US ·
In the US, the shapes of letters are not protected by copyright; only font software and names are.
| Where | Status |
|---|---|
| United States | Long free |
Limits
Don't copy font files or use trademarked names. Europe and the UK can protect type designs.
Ideas
Revival fonts of old metal type.
Sources
Checked 31 October 2026. Report a correction.
More typefaces
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Coming 2027Futura (Paul Renner's design)Paul Renner · 1927 · Typefaces
Renner, who designed Futura, died in 1956, so his own drawings and writings become free in life+70 countries. Typeface designs have never been protected by copyright in the US.
Life+70 2027
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