Cryptocurrency Q&A Is LOTR still copyrighted?

Is LOTR still copyrighted?

SsangyongSpirited SsangyongSpirited Sun Nov 17 2024 | 7 answers 1421
I'm wondering if the Lord of the Rings trilogy is still protected by copyright. I'm a big fan of the series and I'm curious to know if I could potentially use some of its content for a personal project without infringing any copyright laws. Is LOTR still copyrighted?

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ShintoBlessed ShintoBlessed Tue Nov 19 2024
The copyright on the works of the fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien is set to expire in the coming decades.

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HallyuHeroLegend HallyuHeroLegend Tue Nov 19 2024
Tolkien, who passed away in 1973, left behind a legacy of beloved stories and characters.

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Sofia Sofia Mon Nov 18 2024
This means that new adaptations, spin-offs, and interpretations of Tolkien's works will be possible without any legal restrictions.

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EnchantedSoul EnchantedSoul Mon Nov 18 2024
According to the current copyright laws, the copyright on Tolkien's works will expire in 2041.

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Elena Elena Mon Nov 18 2024
This expiration date is significant as it marks the point when Tolkien's works will enter the public domain.

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