BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS LAW

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A copyright is protected how long?
A
indefinitely
B
until death of creator
C
70 years after the death of creator
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is protected for a limited period of time. What is the term of protection of copyright? The general rule is that copyright lasts for 60 years. In the case of original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works the 60-year period is counted from the year following the death of the author.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is stated that various work which are covered by the Copyright Act like literary, dramatics, musicals and artistic work have protection for a period of sixty years after the death of the author[26].

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, all three categories of work will be protected in separate Copyright application forms. Each work will be protected in the Sound Recordings section in a separate Copyright application form. Note: Term of Copyright is 60 years period that is counted from the date of publication.

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