The copyright term for particular types of works
Type of work
Term of protection if the
work is unpublished
Term of protection if the
work is published
Cinematographic work
(such as a movie or TV show)
Performance
(such as a music, magic or
talent show performed on stage)
Sound recording
of a performance
(such as a recording of a concert)
Sound recording
(such as a recorded song)
Communication signal
(such as radio show)
The earlier of:
1) 75 years from the end of the year of publication; and
2) 100 years from the end of the year of the first recording
The earlier of:
1) 75 years from the end of the publication year; and
2) 100 years from the end of the year of the first recording
The earlier of:
1) 75 years from the end of the publication year; and
2) 100 years from the end of the
year it was made
70 years from the end of the
year it was made
N/A
50 years from the end of the
year of the performance
70 years from the end of the
year of the first recording
70 years from the end of the
year it was first recorded
N/A
50 years from the end of the
year of broadcast