"Public Domain Day" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: First mentioned by Lawrence Lessig in 2004, but it is unclear when observance began. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Public Domain Day}} Public Domain Day
  1. An annual observance on January 1 of when copyrights expire and works enter into the public domain. Copyrights usually expire every year on January 1 based on the individual copyright laws of each country. Wikipedia link: Lawrence Lessig, Public Domain Day Categories (topical): Copyright, Observances

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