CCSP · Question #791
What is the intellectual property protection for the tangible expression of a creative idea?
The correct answer is B. Copyright. Copyright protects the tangible expression of creative ideas - such as written works, music, software code, and artwork - automatically upon creation. It does not protect the underlying idea itself, only the specific expression of it. Trade secrets protect confidential business i
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What is the intellectual property protection for the tangible expression of a creative idea?
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- ATrade secret
- BCopyright
- CTrademark
- DPatent
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A4% (2)
- B94% (44)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Copyright protects the tangible expression of creative ideas - such as written works, music, software code, and artwork - automatically upon creation. It does not protect the underlying idea itself, only the specific expression of it. Trade secrets protect confidential business information, trademarks protect brand identifiers (logos, names), and patents protect novel inventions or processes. Copyright is the correct fit because it specifically covers the 'expression' of creativity in a fixed, tangible form.
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