ublicity ??? USPTO ??? Copyright Office ??? USPTO or SOS ??? State Laws ??? State Laws Duration ??? Patent ??? Copyright ??? Trademark ??? Trade Secret ??? Rights of Publicity ??? 20 Yrs from filing* ??? Life + 70 Years** ???While Used ???While a Secret ??? Death + 70*** ??? * Consult Patent Attorney ??? ** Can Vary Depending on Author, when published and other factors ??? *** In CA, varies by sta