Explain the forms of Expression Protected by Copyright

Question

Explain the forms of Expression Protected by Copyright?

Answer 1

The general rule is that a copyright lasts until the end of the calendar year in which the author dies plus 50 years. After that, the work protected becomes part of the public domain. The Copyright Act provides for fair use of copyright works for the purpose of private study, research, criticism, review, or newspaper summary. There are other permitted usages such as public readings of reasonable extracts or performance of musical works by churches or schools for charitable purposes. Work created in the course of employment is owned by the employer unless there is an express agreement to the contrary.