Copyright law protects any work of authorship ________.
A) 90 days after it is approved by the U.S. Copyright Office
B) one year after it assumes a tangible form
C) the moment it assumes a tangible form
D) as soon as it is approved by the U.S. Copyright Office
E) 30 days after it assumes a tangible form

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Copyright protection begins the moment a work is fixed in a tangible form such as being written down or recorded, regardless of whether it is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. Therefore, option C is correct. Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they inaccurately state the timing of when copyright protection starts.

Copyright Law Protects Any Work of Authorship ________