Why should a home or business be inherited—but not a book, song, or film? Creative work is real property. Fans and creators alike deserve to see these legacies protected forever.

That’s the reality for countless creators. As it stands, U.S. copyright law recognizes the value of intellectual property—but only temporarily. After a fixed period, the law allows these works to fall into the public domain, stripping heirs of legal rights and financial benefit.

This must change!

To: U.S. Congress and Legislative Leaders

Imagine writing a song, a novel, or a screenplay that changes the world—only to have your children lose all rights to it after you're gone. 

That’s the current reality for creators in America. While physical property like homes, family businesses, and investments can be passed down through generations, creative works are only protected for a limited time. After that, they’re declared public domain—available for commercial use, without permission, recognition, or any financial benefit to the creator’s family.

This movement isn’t anti-corporate—it’s pro-legacy. We believe in building partnerships that value creative work and ensure that families and fans alike continue to honor and enjoy it.

Why This Matters
The U.S. Copyright Act was first passed in 1790, when no one could imagine the global reach or long-term value of intellectual property. Since then, laws have changed—but not enough.

Our legal system protects tangible assets—cash, real estate, family businesses, heirlooms, stocks, and bonds—as inheritable property. These build generational wealth. Yet creative works—music, literature, films, art, and intellectual property—are treated differently, even though they also hold enduring value.

Ownership of a creator’s work should not expire simply because time has passed. It should be honored, protected, and passed down just like any other asset.

No one in 1790 could have predicted the global reach or long-term value of today’s intellectual property. Yet we’re still bound by a legal system built on their limited foresight.

Isn’t it time we evolved?

This is Legalized Erasure
Once a work enters the public domain:
- Creators lose all rights
- Families lose generational income
- Corporations gain access—for free

This is not justice. It’s a legal loophole that devalues creativity and silences the legacy of those who dared to dream. 

Consider this: The sound recording of the Beatles’ iconic song “Love Me Do” entered the public domain in parts of Europe on January 1st, 2013, because at the time sound recordings were only protected for 50 years from publication; now it’s 70 years. The value of that sound recording is undeniable. But copyright law didn’t protect it!

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Today:

- Copyright ends 70 years after the author’s death.
- For an anonymous work, a pseudonymous work, or a work made for hire, 95 years from publication or 120 years after creation (whichever comes first); after that, the work becomes public domain.

Fans are the heartbeat of creativity. The songs you love, the stories you cherish, and the art that shaped your life deserve lifelong protection. This movement isn’t just about creators—it’s about you, the supporters who want to see your favorite works respected, not forgotten.                      

We Call for Change 
We, the undersigned, call on Congress to:
- Make copyright protection perpetual
- Recognize that creative works must be perpetually inheritable assets
- Amend the U.S. Constitution if necessary
- Ensure that both creators and the companies that support them can thrive through fair, permanent protection

Art is property. Creativity is legacy. Let’s ensure the rights of creators—and their fans—are protected for generations to come.

It’s Time to Protect the Legacy of Creations!
Our government must act swiftly and in bipartisan unity to ensure that intellectual property rights are no longer treated as temporary privileges but as permanent, protected assets. The future of creative freedom depends on it.

Protect creativity. Protect legacy.
Support perpetual copyright protection for creators and their heirs!

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The Creators' Rights Movement is an organization that is proactive, with an unwavering commitment and dedication to defending and protecting the rights of all creators by taking decisive, protective action. The perpetuity of copyrights is only the first item on our agenda. We defend and uphold the full spectrum of issues impacting creators, including streaming rates and AI invasion of copyrighted works. 

To learn more, please visit us at: https://creatorsrightsmovement.com/