Public Domain
Hence, even when some materials are said to be "in the public domain" there can be some use restrictions. In that case, the term copyright-free is sometimes used instead. Many pre-1953 Japanese and non-Japanese films are considered to be in the public domain in Japan.
Read more about this topic: Copyright Law Of Japan
Famous quotes containing the words public and/or domain:
“Yes; the public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius.”
—Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)
“In the domain of art there is no light without heat.”
—Victor Hugo (1802–1885)