There have been changes over recent years which may account for some of the confusion but I've been told that there is a very useful guide on the website of The National Archive Archives (TNA). Perhaps someone who knows more can provide a link?
Brian Garvan
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> On 21 May 2016, at 04:58, Richard Bennett <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> I'm hoping there's someone out there who can help.
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> I'm an antique map dealer. I have a digital image library of approximately 80,000 maps and prints, and I am trying to establish the copyright status of each of these.
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> In respect of maps, I have been assured by an authoritative source that printed maps published by companies within any of signatory countries to the Berne convention are subject to a copyright duration of 70 years from date of publication, irrespective of the longevity of any of the individuals involved in creating the map. Contradicting this, I've been told by another party that map copyright is always 70 years after the death of last contributor to the map to pass away.
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> Is anyone able to provide any guidance on which of the above is correct?
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> I'd be very grateful for any insight.
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> Many thanks.
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> Kind regards,
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> Richard
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