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Alyssa Mae Eguia
on Nov 27, 2024
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To obtain copyright protection under federal law, a work must be original.
Copyright Protection
A legal mechanism that grants the creator of original works of authorship exclusive rights to their use and distribution, typically for a certain time period.
Federal Law
The body of law created by the federal government of a country, applicable nationwide and supreme over state laws where there is conflict.
- Acquire an understanding of the differences between copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret protections, particularly the types of inventions or creations each is aimed to protect.
- Identify the criteria for copyrightable works and the scope of protection copyright law offers.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the differences between copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret protections, particularly the types of inventions or creations each is aimed to protect.
- Identify the criteria for copyrightable works and the scope of protection copyright law offers.