Protected
800 Fantasy Lane
1979 · Gershwin Films
Confidence
95
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
800 Fantasy Lane is a 1979 American adult-oriented motion picture. Because it was published during the 'notice window' of the 1976 Copyright Act (January 1, 1978, to February 28, 1989), protection was contingent upon the inclusion of a valid copyright notice on the film or a registration filed within five years of publication to cure any notice defect.
A search of the United States Copyright Office online database reveals a formal registration for this work (PA0000085189) under the title '800 Fantasy Lane,' with a registration date of October 23, 1980. The claimant is listed as Gershwin Films, Inc., with the film having been created and published in 1979. This timely registration satisfies the requirements of the 1976 Act.
Under the current law, works for hire created in 1979 are protected for 95 years from the date of publication. Consequently, the film will not enter the public domain until January 1, 2075. The film continues to be commercially exploited by modern rights holders (such as Vinegar Syndrome), confirming it is not an orphan work.
Note: generated without live web grounding (the grounded research engine was unavailable). Verify the cited sources independently before relying on this determination.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- US Copyright Office Online Catalog (cocatalog.loc.gov) Registration PA0000085189
- IMDb - 800 Fantasy Lane (1979)
- Vinegar Syndrome - 800 Fantasy Lane / The Ultimate Pleasure Blu-ray release notes
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.