ITPEC IP April 2018 Question 77
ITPEC IP April 2018 — Question 77 of 100
Copyright protects the original expressive content of software user guides, including their text, illustrations, and arrangement. Protection generally arises when the work is created and fixed, and it restricts unauthorized copying, adaptation, and distribution.
Answer (c)
Why not others:
- industrial design rights protect the visual design of industrial products
- trademark rights protect source-identifying names, logos, and signs
- patent rights protect qualifying technical inventions
Key rule: Copyright protects creative expression; patents protect inventions, trademarks protect identifiers, and design rights protect product appearance.
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