Question

In 2017, Kelly writes Like the Wind, a novel about marathoners and ultra marathoners. Kelly does not register the work with the appropriate government office. Under federal copyright law, Kelly’s work is protected:
A. ​for ten years.
B. ​for twenty years.
C. ​for the life of the author plus seventy years.
D. ​until a revised or updated edition is issued.

Answer 1

Answer: for the life of the author plus seventy years

Explanation: The copyright law of the United States is intended to encourage the creation of art and culture by determining who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music picture or other works of authorship.

the law expire 70 years after the author's death.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. For the life of the author plus seventy years

Explanation:

The Federal Copyright Law covers Kelly's work for the life of the author plus seventy years.

Copyright has a set of time for which it is allowed valid. It is till the individual takes some kind of action, he does not give up those rights.