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Interview: U.S. Copyright (literary works only)


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This series of questions is meant to help you figure out whether a literary work (book, magazine or newspaper article, etc.) is under copyright in the U.S., and if so, for how much longer.

By answering these questions, you accept all responsibility for verifying the results of this interview against all applicable laws. Do not use this as a substitute for professional legal advice.

Considering the work in question, did the author create this work in the course of his/her duties as an officer or employee of any of the following?


U.S. federal government

California state government

Florida government--state or lower levels

Minnesota state government

None of the above


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