What happens to a copyrighted work after it has finished its copyright period with regards to its ownership?
A) A non-copyright holder can purchase the rights to the work.
B) The work will enter the public domain to be used for free.
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 copyright period has ended, the work enters the public domain and can be used for free without the need for permission or payment to the original creator. Ownership of the work does not transfer to non-copyright holders, and there is no provision for the government to take over ownership. Copyright renewal is not available for works that have already entered the public domain.

What Happens to a Copyrighted Work After It Has Finished