Asked by Claudiadavid Murillo on Jun 25, 2024
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According to the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (CTEA) ,the protection period for pre-1978 works is:
A) 50 years.
B) 65 years.
C) 75 years.
D) 95 years.
Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act
An act that extended copyright terms in the United States, adding 20 years to the life of copyrights existing or created after its passage.
Pre-1978 Works
Creative works created before 1978, which have specific considerations under copyright law regarding protection and public domain.
- Comprehend the foundational principles and differences within intellectual property (IP) law, encompassing copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
- Understand the role of federal and international laws and agreements in IP protection.
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Mohammad AlmarriJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
According to the new rules of the CTEA,a pre-1978 work that was still under valid copyright protection as of 1998 (when the CTEA took effect)now has a total protection period of 95 years from first publication-a 28-year initial term plus a renewal term that has been lengthened from 47 to 67 years.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the foundational principles and differences within intellectual property (IP) law, encompassing copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
- Understand the role of federal and international laws and agreements in IP protection.