USA Law ONLY. Hope this helps everyone.
Also Some text books for school teachers ARE allowed to be copied for classroom use only
I used to sub for my one cousin and she had several teacher worksheet books tha had the above statement in bold letters. Some also gave a limited number of pages that could be copied before being required to purchase a new book. My cousin usually purchased 5 books that could be copied like that just in case the publisher pulled the books.
How long does a copyright last?The term of copyright for a particular work depends on several factors, including whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication. As a general rule, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years. For an anonymous work, a pseudonymous work, or a work made for hire, the copyright endures for a term of 95 years from the year of its first publication or a term of 120 years from the year of its creation, whichever expires first. For works first published prior to 1978, the term will vary depending on several factors. To determine the length of copyright protection for a particular work, consult
chapter 3 of the Copyright Act (title 17 of the
United States Code). More information on the term of copyright can be found in
Circular 15a,
Duration of Copyright, and
Circular 1,
Copyright Basics.
Do I have to renew my copyright?No. Works created on or after January 1, 1978, are not subject to renewal registration. As to works published or registered prior to January 1, 1978, renewal registration is optional after 28 years but does provide certain legal advantages. For information on how to file a renewal application as well as the legal benefit for doing so, see
Circular 15,
Renewal of Copyright, and
Circular 15a,
Duration of Copyright.