Copyright expiration for indexs

From: Chris Lloyd/ Fulltext Dept. 5th Floor <clloyd[_at_]info.hwwilson.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 09:01:25 EST

Hello,

Does anyone out there know what the rule is regarding the copyright expiration for indexes? This periodical index, first published in 1800s, meets the test established in Feist, so it is copyrightable. The last publication date listed is 1944. It was first published in the 19th Century.

My guess is that rule is the same as any other work. If it wasn't published with notice, it would be in public domain. Assuming it was published with notice, but was not renewed, than entered the public domain in 1972. If renewed, won't enter public domain until 2011.

Am I right?

Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Christine

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Christine Lloyd
H.W. Wilson Company
http://www.hwwilson.com/
clloyd[_at_]hwwilson.com
718/579-3697

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