Question

1. In 2019, Joe writes a memoir about his life. It is copyrighted

   		for Joe’s life plus 70 years.
   		for a term of 75 years from the year of its first publication, or a term of 100 years from the year of its creation, whichever expires first, if Joe wrote the book for hire.
   		only if Joe applies for a copyright.
   		only if Joe sells the book.

Answer 1

The copyright with respect to a book is provided for the entire life of the author plus 70 years.

However, if author has created a work for hire then, in that case, copyright is provided for a time period of 95 years from the year in which the book is first published or for a time period of 120 years from the year in which the book was first created, which ever time period expires first.

Thus,

In 2019, Joe writes a memoir about his life. It is copyrighted for Joe's life plus 70 years.

Hence, the correct answer is the option (1) [For Joe's life plus 70 years].