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Photographs that involve artistic interpretations, such as studio shots and those that involve lighting and poses, qualify as photographic works ("Lichtbildwerke") or "works of literature, music and art" (Eurobike: OGH, Beschluss vom 12.9.2001, 4 Ob 179/01d and Article 60). As such, a 70-year p.m.a. term of protection is applied (see this discussion).
In order to be acceptable on Commons, works must be in the public domain in the United States as well as in their source country. Austrian works are currently in the public domain in the United States if their copyright had expired in Austria on the U.S. date of restoration (January 1, 1996). However, some works might have a subsisting U.S. copyright resulting from the long-standing copyright relations between Austria and the United States.
| Type of material | Copyright has expired in Austria if... | Copyright has expired in the U.S. if... |
|---|---|---|
| Unpublished simple photographs | created prior to 1974 and never published within 50 years of creation | created prior to 1946 and never published within 50 years of creation |
| Published simple photographs | published prior to 1974 | published prior to 1946 |
| All other photographs | author death prior to 1954 and published | published prior to 1932 |
