The right attaches when the author first makes his work public: using the "C" symbol to claim ownership. Copyright law gave the authors of music, movies control over the copying of their works, and by law, authors generally gain rights lasting Select one: O a. 14 years beyond the author s life. O b. 70 years beyond the author s life. O c. 120 years beyond the author s life. O d. 100 years beyond the author s life.

The right attaches when the author first makes his work public: using the "C" symbol to claim ownership. Copyright law gave the authors of music, movies control over the copying of their works, and by law, authors generally gain rights lasting Select one: O a. 14 years beyond the author s life. O b. 70 years beyond the author s life. O c. 120 years beyond the author s life. O d. 100 years beyond the author s life.

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Chapter1: Introduction To Law

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