ECONOMICS
PROPERTY RIGHTS
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Question
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10 years after the creation of the work
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50 years after the creation of the work
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10 years after the death of the person who created that work
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50 years after the death of the person who created that work
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Detailed explanation-1: -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: -The term of copyright for a particular work depends on several factors, including whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication. As a general rule, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -In case of original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works the time period of copyright in India is 60 years in addition to the author’s lifespan. Where there are multiple authors, the term is 60 years post the death of the last author.
Detailed explanation-5: -In EU countries (In this case, the 27 EU member states), copyright protects your intellectual property until 70 years after your death or 70 years after the death of the last surviving author in the case of a work of joint authorship.