Which statement about copyright is true?

Which statement about copyright is true?

• A. Copyright requires registration to be valid.
• B. Copyright lasts for up to 70 years after the death of the creator.
• C. Copyright protects only live performances.
• D. Copyright expires after 20 years.

Answer: (B)

Copyright protection starts as soon as an original work is created and fixed in a tangible form, and it doesn’t require registration to be valid. In many countries, the protection lasts for the life of the creator plus 70 years after their death. That long duration is what the statement reflects, making it true. The other options don’t fit because registration isn’t needed for copyright, it covers more than just live performances (it protects the work itself, with separate performance rights possible), and 20 years is far too short for standard copyright terms.

Copyright protection starts as soon as an original work is created and fixed in a tangible form, and it doesn’t require registration to be valid. In many countries, the protection lasts for the life of the creator plus 70 years after their death. That long duration is what the statement reflects, making it true. The other options don’t fit because registration isn’t needed for copyright, it covers more than just live performances (it protects the work itself, with separate performance rights possible), and 20 years is far too short for standard copyright terms.