RESEARCH ETHICS
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND PATENT LAW
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Life of the Author plus 70 years
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20 years from the date of filing
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Life of the Author
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50 years
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Please be advised, as of December 30, 2022, the general term of copyright protection in Canada changes from 50 to 70 years after the death of the author. This change does not affect works that are already in the public domain. For more information, please see the amendments to the Copyright Act from June 2022.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is the duration of copyright protection? In the Philippines, copyright protection for artistic, literary and derivative works lasts during the lifetime of the author plus 50 years after the author’s death. This term of protection also applies to posthumous works.