Copyright Duration in Music

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In the United States, how long does copyright protection last for a musical work?

  1. 50 years after the author's death

  2. 70 years after the author's death

  3. 95 years after the author's death

  4. 120 years after the author's death


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Copyright Act of 1976 extended the duration of copyright protection for musical works to 70 years after the author's death.

What is the copyright duration for a work created by an anonymous author or a pseudonym?

  1. 95 years after the date of publication

  2. 120 years after the date of publication

  3. 50 years after the date of publication

  4. 70 years after the date of publication


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

For works created by an anonymous author or a pseudonym, the copyright duration is 95 years after the date of publication or 120 years after the date of creation, whichever is shorter.

What is the copyright duration for a work created by a corporate author?

  1. 70 years after the date of publication

  2. 95 years after the date of publication

  3. 120 years after the date of publication

  4. 50 years after the date of publication


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

For works created by a corporate author, the copyright duration is 95 years after the date of publication or 120 years after the date of creation, whichever is shorter.

What is the copyright duration for a sound recording?

  1. 50 years after the date of publication

  2. 70 years after the date of publication

  3. 95 years after the date of publication

  4. 120 years after the date of publication


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Copyright Act of 1976 extended the duration of copyright protection for sound recordings to 50 years after the date of publication.

What is the copyright duration for a musical work that was created before January 1, 1978?

  1. 50 years after the date of publication

  2. 70 years after the date of publication

  3. 95 years after the date of publication

  4. 120 years after the date of publication


Correct Option:
Explanation:

For musical works created before January 1, 1978, the copyright duration is 75 years after the date of publication.

What is the copyright duration for a musical work that was created after January 1, 1978?

  1. 50 years after the date of publication

  2. 70 years after the date of publication

  3. 95 years after the date of publication

  4. 120 years after the date of publication


Correct Option:
Explanation:

For musical works created after January 1, 1978, the copyright duration is 70 years after the author's death.

What is the copyright duration for a musical work that is a joint work?

  1. 50 years after the last author's death

  2. 70 years after the last author's death

  3. 95 years after the last author's death

  4. 120 years after the last author's death


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

For musical works that are joint works, the copyright duration is 70 years after the death of the last surviving author.

What is the copyright duration for a musical work that is a work made for hire?

  1. 50 years after the date of publication

  2. 70 years after the date of publication

  3. 95 years after the date of publication

  4. 120 years after the date of publication


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

For musical works that are works made for hire, the copyright duration is 95 years after the date of publication or 120 years after the date of creation, whichever is shorter.

What is the copyright duration for a musical work that is a derivative work?

  1. 50 years after the date of publication

  2. 70 years after the date of publication

  3. 95 years after the date of publication

  4. 120 years after the date of publication


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The copyright duration for a musical work that is a derivative work is the same as the copyright duration of the underlying work.

What is the copyright duration for a musical work that is a compilation?

  1. 50 years after the date of publication

  2. 70 years after the date of publication

  3. 95 years after the date of publication

  4. 120 years after the date of publication


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The copyright duration for a musical work that is a compilation is 95 years after the date of publication.

What is the copyright duration for a musical work that is a motion picture?

  1. 50 years after the date of publication

  2. 70 years after the date of publication

  3. 95 years after the date of publication

  4. 120 years after the date of publication


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The copyright duration for a musical work that is a motion picture is 95 years after the date of publication.

What is the copyright duration for a musical work that is a sound recording?

  1. 50 years after the date of publication

  2. 70 years after the date of publication

  3. 95 years after the date of publication

  4. 120 years after the date of publication


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The copyright duration for a musical work that is a sound recording is 50 years after the date of publication.

What is the copyright duration for a musical work that is a performance?

  1. 50 years after the date of publication

  2. 70 years after the date of publication

  3. 95 years after the date of publication

  4. 120 years after the date of publication


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The copyright duration for a musical work that is a performance is 50 years after the date of publication.

What is the copyright duration for a musical work that is a display?

  1. 50 years after the date of publication

  2. 70 years after the date of publication

  3. 95 years after the date of publication

  4. 120 years after the date of publication


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The copyright duration for a musical work that is a display is 50 years after the date of publication.

What is the copyright duration for a musical work that is a transmission?

  1. 50 years after the date of publication

  2. 70 years after the date of publication

  3. 95 years after the date of publication

  4. 120 years after the date of publication


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The copyright duration for a musical work that is a transmission is 50 years after the date of publication.

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