Question

The Term of copyright for an author lasts how long?

• A. Lifetime of the author
• B. Lifetime of the author plus 50 years from his death
• C. Lifetime of the author plus 60 years from his death
• D. None of the above

Hint:

Copyright term = author’s life + 60 years (Sec. 22).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Under Section 22 of the Copyright Act, 1957, copyright lasts for the author’s lifetime plus 60 years after their death.
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