THE DURATION OF COPYRIGHT

The duration of the term of copyright is twenty-eight years. This term

may be extended for a further term of twenty-eight years by the author

of the work, if living, or by the widow, widower, or children, or, if

they be not living, then by the author's executors, or in absence of a

will, by his next of kin.

¶Application for this extension must be made to the Copyright

Office and duly registered there within one year prior to the

expiration of the original term.