Fetch!
The Invisible Man poster
Protected

The Invisible Man

1933 · Universal Pictures · Dir. James Whale

After experimenting on himself and becoming invisible, scientist Jack Griffin, now aggressive due to the drug's effects, seeks a way to reverse the experiment at any cost.

Confidence
100
— Legal Reasoning —

Why this status applies

The 1933 Universal production of 'The Invisible Man' is the most significant film with this title and remains under active copyright protection in the United States. The film was originally registered for copyright on November 13, 1933, under registration number LP4241. Under the laws governing works from the 1928–1963 era, the copyright required a renewal during the 28th year of the first term to extend protection to the full 95-year term. Records in the Stanford Copyright Renewal Database and the Catalog of Copyright Entries (CCE) confirm that Universal Pictures Company, Inc., filed a timely renewal on December 8, 1960 (Renewal No. R267355). Because the renewal was successful, the film is protected for 95 years from its original publication date, meaning it will not enter the public domain in the U.S. until January 1, 2029. 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

  • Stanford Copyright Renewal Database (R267355)
  • U.S. Copyright Office Catalog of Copyright Entries (LP4241)
  • AFI Catalog of Feature Films
  • Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain (Baer)

Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.