Which IP right covers books, music, and software?

Which IP right covers books, music, and software?

• A. Trademark
• B. Patent
• C. Copyright
• D. Trade secret

Answer: (C)

Copyright protects the expression of creative works fixed in a tangible form, such as books, music, or software code. This means the actual words, melodies, and the specific code you write are protected, while the underlying ideas or methods they convey are not. Because of this, others can’t copy or distribute your book, song, or software without your permission. This protection focuses on how something is presented, not on the idea itself. It isn’t about brand names or logos (that’s a trademark), nor about inventions or their functional aspects (that’s a patent). It also isn’t about keeping secret information that gives a competitive edge (that’s a trade secret). Copyright starts automatically when the work is created and fixed, and lasts for a defined period by law.

Copyright protects the expression of creative works fixed in a tangible form, such as books, music, or software code. This means the actual words, melodies, and the specific code you write are protected, while the underlying ideas or methods they convey are not. Because of this, others can’t copy or distribute your book, song, or software without your permission. This protection focuses on how something is presented, not on the idea itself. It isn’t about brand names or logos (that’s a trademark), nor about inventions or their functional aspects (that’s a patent). It also isn’t about keeping secret information that gives a competitive edge (that’s a trade secret). Copyright starts automatically when the work is created and fixed, and lasts for a defined period by law.