Public Domain is a legal term that refers to a work that is no longer under copyright protection in the United States. Works in the public domain may be used by anyone without permission, provided that they are not being used for commercial purposes.
Works in the public domain are not eligible for copyright protection in other countries, and they may be freely copied, modified, and distributed. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.
For example, works that are in the public domain in the United States may still be subject to copyright protection in other countries if they were created before the country’s copyright lAWS were changed.
There is no definitive answer to whether a particular work is in the public domain. It depends on the country in which it was created, and any copyright restrictions that may have been placed on it subsequently.
If you have questions about whether a particular work is in the public domain, you should consult an attorney or a copyright law specialist.
