# RightsAtlas Research Packet — Robot Monster (1953)

> ⚠️ **NOT legal advice.** This is a primary-source research packet describing **United States** copyright status only. It is not a clearance certificate and not a DMCA counter-notification. Verify independently before any platform dispute.

**Scope:** Tier A — **film-print layer only**. Music, story, trademark, and restorations are NOT cleared by this packet.
**Packet version:** `2026-10-05-c2bade8`  ·  **Generated:** 2026-10-05  ·  **Country:** US  ·  **Last verified:** 2026-10-05

## ⚠️ Sound recordings (pre-1972)
Sound recordings fixed before **15 Feb 1972** can be protected under state law / the Music Modernization Act until **2067 or later** — the film *print* being public domain does **not** free the music track. Assume the recorded score is a claim risk.

## Film print — Not public domain
- **renewal_registration:** Renewal RE0000107158 filed 1981-11-06 by Medallion TV Enterprises, Inc., as renewal for original registration PA0000097629 (1953-06-17, Three Dimension Pictures, Inc.). Type of Work: Motion Pictures. Under the CTEA 95-year term, copyright extends to approximately December 31, 2048. — [U.S. Copyright Office Public Records System — detailed record voyager_7004632](https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/detailed-record/voyager_7004632)
- **copyright_gov_record:** Assignment V2562P176 (executed 1990-07-03, recorded 1990-07-11): Medallion TV Enterprises, Inc. (Party 1) transferred rights — including 'Robot Monster: The Special Edition' — to Wade Williams (Party 2). Subsequent assignment V3519D168 (executed 2000-06-12, recorded 2005-01-11): Wade Williams 3rd (Party 1) transferred same rights to Wade Williams Distribution, Inc. (Party 2). Current rights holder is Wade Williams Distribution, Inc. — [U.S. Copyright Office Public Records System — detailed records voyager_1876942 and voyager_6136967](https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/detailed-record/voyager_1876942)


## Other layers — NOT cleared by this packet

| Layer | Status | Evidence on file |
|---|---|---|
| Music score | Not public domain | 1 item(s) |
| Underlying story / screenplay | Not public domain | 1 item(s) |
| Character trademarks | Undetermined | 0 item(s) |
| Restorations / re-releases | Undetermined | 1 item(s) |

## What this means
- **Watching:** Status unclear — the linked copies may not be authorized.
- **Reusing / monetizing:** One or more rights layers appears protected or restored — reusing this film commercially is risky without licensing or specific legal advice.

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