Response to the Articles on Copyright

Response to Question/Bullet #3

The current copyright law in the United States allows for the creator to "keep" their work and it won't become public domain until 70 years after their death. This law allows for the creator's family children or not to be able to live in a moderate lifestyle. This law provides compensation to the creator because it not only takes care of the themselves, but also their family after the creator or inventor's death. The time period of 70 years after death allows for the life expectancy of the average human. Before this law was enacted the creative property and content such as inventions, titles, objects, etc. were put into public domain after the time that was stated in the current law was over. The law in place today was the result of Walt Disney's death in 1923 and the ownership of Mickey Mouse, the cartoon character. The current law in place today may restrict certain actions someone takes to use the creative property of another, but there are certain rules to follow that can justify the use of the creative property. One has to ask themselves questions as to the why, the what, and the quantity of the work before they can used it without persecution. The Law today is restricting but for  a good reason so that the creative content or property can get credited. Copyright is basically a way to give credit where it is due and to help the creator have a real sense of ownership over their work.