Asked by Langle Eunice on May 18, 2024
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What is the modern day rule for how long a copyright will last?
A) 50 years form its first publication
B) 75 years from its first publication
C) Life of the creator plus 70 years
D) Life of the creator plus 50 years
Copyright
A form of intellectual property protection granted by law to the creators of original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, and certain other intellectual works.
Life of the Creator
A legal term often associated with copyright laws, referring to the duration in which copyright protection lasts based on the creator's lifetime plus a number of years posthumously.
- Discern the different categories of intellectual property safeguards and the repercussions of their infringement.
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Sohaib MasudMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
With the enactment of the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (CTEA),the basic duration rule for works created in 1978 or thereafter is now life of the author/creator plus 70 years (up from 50).
Learning Objectives
- Discern the different categories of intellectual property safeguards and the repercussions of their infringement.