The term of protection of property rights in the copyright of an individual's work is usually 20 years, but it may vary according to the specific circumstances. In the copyright law, the author enjoyed the copyright of his own work, including the creativity, ideology, artistry and other aspects of the work. The term of protection of the copyright shall take effect from the date of creation, and the term of protection shall last for 20 years, that is, until December 31, 20 years after the first publication of the work. During this period, the author's personal and property rights shall not be violated. However, the term of protection of a copyright is not unlimited. According to the specific circumstances, the copyright owner can exercise the property rights in the copyright in advance, that is, terminate the term of protection, or continue to enjoy the personal rights in the copyright after the term of protection. For example, in the case of reasonable use, the copyright owner could permit others to use their work without paying copyright fees. Therefore, the specific period of protection needs to be determined according to the specific circumstances. If the author is still alive after 20 years, he can continue to enjoy the property rights in the copyright.