Hi
I have recently come into possession of an old Mail Order book from a hardware chain that is no longer around. It doesn't have a listed publication date but, I am certain it is from either the World War 1 or World War 2 era as there is a notice printed on the inside of the front cover stating that "due to war conditions, costs of goods may fluctuate in prices".
My idea is to scan pages from the book to be printed out on quality fine art paper and frame it to be sold. My question is, would it still be possible under copyright with the original company not being around anymore?
I'm also aware that copyright lasts for 75 years after the publication date but I am unsure whether this is the case with product catalogues and mail order books, etc.
Any help under Intellectual Property Law would be much appreciated.
Regards
I have recently come into possession of an old Mail Order book from a hardware chain that is no longer around. It doesn't have a listed publication date but, I am certain it is from either the World War 1 or World War 2 era as there is a notice printed on the inside of the front cover stating that "due to war conditions, costs of goods may fluctuate in prices".
My idea is to scan pages from the book to be printed out on quality fine art paper and frame it to be sold. My question is, would it still be possible under copyright with the original company not being around anymore?
I'm also aware that copyright lasts for 75 years after the publication date but I am unsure whether this is the case with product catalogues and mail order books, etc.
Any help under Intellectual Property Law would be much appreciated.
Regards