What happens to a copyrighted work after it has finished its copyright period with regards to its ownership?
A)The work will enter the public domain to be used for free.
B)A non-copyright holder can purchase the rights to the work.
C)The copyright can be renewed for a fee by the original creator of the work.
D)The government takes over ownership of the work, and provides it to the public domain for a fee.

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After a copyrighted work has finished its copyright period, it enters the public domain and becomes available for use by anyone without permission or payment. The work no longer has an owner or copyright holder.

What Happens to a Copyrighted Work After It Has Finished