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Yes, although contemporary editions, retellings, and derivatives may be protected.

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Q: Is Shakespeare public domain
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Which famous plays are in public domain?

All of Shakespeare's plays are in the public domain. Pygmalion is in the public domain. I'm sure there are many, many more too!


Is Shakespeare image copywrighted?

Most of the images of Shakespeare are old enough that they are in the public domain. It's only new drawings or paintings of Shakespeare which may be copyrighted.


What songs did William Shakespeare use?

Some Shakespeare wrote himself, others were more or less public domain fold songs.


Is it illegal to use Shakespeare quotes in a song?

Shakespeare is so old it has long entered public domain. Go ahead and use them.


Is Shakespeare copyrighted?

Honey, Shakespeare has been dead for over 400 years, so unless he's been ghostwriting from beyond the grave, his works are in the public domain. You can quote "To be or not to be" to your heart's content without worrying about getting sued. Just don't go around claiming you wrote it, darling.


What is Shakespeare's most widely published work?

Very possibly Hamlet, but this is a guess. Since Shakespeare's works are public domain, anyone can publish them and there is nobody who will keep track of how many are published.


Is Shakespeare patent?

Shakespeare's works may have been protected by some primitive form of copyright back in the day, but it is all public domain now. None of Shakespeare's works are patentable subject matter and all of his works predate the creation of the USPTO. No, none of "shakespeare patent".


Where can I find a list of public domains?

There is one public domain, which is the label assigned to that which is offered to or is available to the public, as opposed to having specific restrictions with regard to use. Copyright limits or forbids the use of a particular work (writing, art, music, theater, poetry, etc.) without permission of the copyright holder. When a copyright expires, the work moves into "public domain," meaning that anyone can use it free of charge and without permission. The works of Shakespeare, for example, public domain.


Where can one find pictures of puppies that are considered to be public domain?

One can find pictures of puppies that are considered to be in the public domain on public domain picture collection websites. These are a few of those: Wikimedia, PublicPhoto, Pixabay, PD photo, Photos Public Domain, Picdrome, Alegri Photos, Free Photo Gallery, Public-Domain-Photos, 4Free Photos, Free Stock Image Site, Public Domain Files,Public Domain Depot, Open Galleries, Free Images Collection, Free Digital Photos, Public Domain Photo, Project Public Domain Pictures.


When was Union for the Public Domain created?

Union for the Public Domain was created in 1996.


.Is Shenandoah folk song public domain?

Yes, Shenandoah is public domain.


When was Center for the Public Domain created?

Center for the Public Domain was created in 1999.