Suppose a team of artists who work for Fox draw The Simpsons television program and Fox owns the copyright. The length of the copyright is:
A) 21 years plus the life of the longest living artist
B) 50 years plus the life of the longest living artist
C) 70 years plus the life of the longest living artist
D) forever
E) none of the other choices

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Copyright for works created by employees as part of their employment (like the artists working for Fox on The Simpsons) is considered a "work made for hire." The copyright duration for a work made for hire is 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever is shorter, not based on the life of the artist. None of the provided options accurately describe this duration.

Suppose a Team of Artists Who Work for Fox Draw