Not sure why the negative reaction, but it's a serious question. If pd copyright... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

dpapathanasiou on March 8, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: High court challenge to law that puts public-domai...

Not sure why the negative reaction, but it's a serious question.

If pd copyrights revert, and the estate is not clear or no longer in existence, what happens then?

A feeding frenzy of copyright trolls, or are there futures somewhere, in anticipation of this happening?

ig1 on March 8, 2011 [–]

It goes to the next-of-kin, regardless of whether they know about it or not. Depending on jurisdiction if there's no next of kin ownership may transfer to the government.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact