Time Period for Copyright Protection

Time Period for Copyright Protection

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The video tutorial explains the complexities of copyright laws, focusing on different rules based on the creation date of works. For works created after January 1, 1978, copyright lasts 70 years after the death of the longest-living author, or for works made for hire, 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever is shorter. For works before 1978, the rules are more complex, involving a mix of protection periods. The 1909 Act allowed for 28 years of protection, with a possible renewal for another 28 years, totaling 56 years. These rules still affect some works today.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the duration of copyright protection for a work created by a single author after January 1, 1978?

120 years after the author's death

70 years after the author's death

95 years after the author's death

50 years after the author's death

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a work is created as 'work for hire' after January 1, 1978, what is the maximum duration of copyright protection?

70 years after the author's death

95 years from creation

95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever is shorter

120 years from publication

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For works created before January 1, 1978, what is the minimum protection period if the work was published but not copyrighted?

25 years

100 years

75 years

50 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under the 1909 Act, how many years of copyright protection could be obtained after renewal?

28 years

56 years

70 years

95 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial duration of copyright protection under the 1909 Act before renewal?

14 years

28 years

56 years

70 years