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!