How long does a copyright protection last?

In Kansas, copyright protection for an artwork or other creative piece lasts for a duration of the life of the author plus 70 years. After this duration, the work enters the public domain, meaning that the general population has free access to it. During the 70-year copyright period, the copyright holder has exclusive rights over the work. This includes the right to reproduce the work, to create derivative works, to display the work, or to perform the work publicly. The copyright holder also has the right to authorize others to use the work for various purposes. It is important to note that copyright protection does not extend to ideas but rather to the expression of those ideas. This means that while one cannot copy a work directly, they may be able to create a similar work by conceptualizing a similar idea and expressing it differently. Finally, copyright protection is automatically granted when a work is created, though it is important to register the work with the U.S. Copyright Office to maximize the rights of the copyright holder. By registering a work, the copyright holder can file a lawsuit against anyone who violates their copyright.

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