Owners of mask works are entitled to the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute their products under U.S. law for a period of:
A) 10 years.
B) 20 years.
C) 28 years.
D) the life of the creator plus 70 years.

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Owners of mask works, which are the designs of semiconductor chips, are protected under U.S. law for a period of 10 years. This specific duration is set to encourage innovation while also eventually allowing others to build upon these designs.

Owners of Mask Works Are Entitled to the Exclusive Right