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How can I tell if a song is in the public domain?

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Dear Sarah,

I found a couple of sites that should help you with this:

http://www.unc.edu/~unclng/public-d.htm -- When Works Pass Into Public Domain

http://www.pdinfo.com/ -- Public Domain Music

Hope that helps!

Sincerely,
Shannon Moore
http://www.tmexpress.com
http://tmexpress.blogspot.com

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Shannon Moore

Expertise

I am able to answer general questions pertaining to copyrights and patents, such as explanations of what they are & how to obtain them. I cannot answer specific legal questions.

Experience

Since 1994, I have been the General Manager for TradeMark Express, which specializes in trademarks. Over the years, I've accumulated information pertaining to copyrights and patents.

Organizations
TradeMark Express belongs to BBB, the Better Business Bureau, as well as INTA, the International Trademark Association

Publications
Tungsten Marketing; EzineArticles

Education/Credentials
BA in English

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