What Happens When Intellectual Property Rights Expire

question 44

Multiple Choice

What happens when intellectual property rights expire?

• A)The intellectual property is said to enter 'the public domain' and become freely available.
• B)The intellectual property rights are transferred to the state.
• C)The intellectual property enters the public domain but cannot be copied or reproduced without the express approval of the previous owner of the IP rights.
• D)The intellectual property becomes the private property of the owner and cannot be reproduced by anyone.

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Definitions:

ACFTU

The All-China Federation of Trade Unions, the national trade union organization in the People's Republic of China, serving as the umbrella organization for all Chinese trade unions.

Freedom of Association

The right of individuals to form and join groups of their own choosing, including the right to form or join labor unions.

Labor Legislation

Laws and regulations established to govern the rights and obligations of workers, employers, and unions, including standards for wages, hours, and working conditions.

Solidarity Union

A labor union that emphasizes collective action and the interdependence of workers, striving for equal rights and benefits across all members.