John is a student as well as a guitarist and manager of his own band called Sputnicks. His band performs for a fee at private parties. The band is a popular for some of their spoof (comic/funny) songs where they take a popular song and change the lyrics but not the music. Recently, John made a spoof on the song "Won"t Back Down" written by Tom Petty (Canadian song writer). He changed the lyrics to "Won't Fall Down", a song was about drinking too much. The song is one of the reasons his band is hired. Tom Petty died in 2019; however, his company continues to earn royalties from his songs. They became aware that John had written the spoof lyrics. Based on these facts, which of the following is the most truthful and accurate statement?

Select one:

Tom Petty's legal representative cannot sue because Tom Petty is dead and when he dies so does his copyright.

Tom Petty's legal representative can sue because Josh has violated the trademark associated with this music and lyrics.

Tom Petty's legal representative cannot sue for infringement of moral rights because while the music is the same, the lyrics in the song are changed.

John can claim copyright for his new lyrics since they are original.