How long does a copyright protection last?

In California, copyright protection usually lasts the life of the artist plus 70 years. This means that any creative work—such as a song, a painting, or a book—that was created by an individual is protected by copyright law for their lifetime and for 70 years after their death. Copyright protection is an important right for creators, as it gives them the ability to share their work, while also having some control over how it’s used and how it’s paid for. By having the copyright protection, they can choose who they share their work with and how they want to be compensated. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a law that provides additional protection for copyrighted works in the digital age. This law extends copyright protection from just the life of the artist and 70 years after their death to 120 years after the work was created. This is to ensure that people who create works in the digital age have their work protected for a longer period of time. In order to protect their work, creators need to register their work with the US Copyright Office in order to obtain copyright protection. This will ensure that they will be able to take legal action should someone use their work without permission or compensation. It’s important to remember that copyright protection is automatic, meaning it’s in effect from the moment the work is created, but registering it will ensure that your rights as a creator are protected.

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