Preliminary US-Mexico NAFTA Deal Extends Copyright Term to 75 Years
A preliminary deal between the U.S. and Mexico amending the North American Free Trade Agreement would extend the minimum copyright term to 75 years beyond the life of the work’s creator, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said Monday.…
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The current copyright term for most music, movies and books extends 70 years. Public Knowledge Global Policy Director Gus Rossi called the proposal "a staggeringly brazen attempt by the entertainment industries to launder unpopular policies through international agreements" that won't survive domestic debate and violates congressional instruction.