Copyright protection begins when?
Question and options
Copyright protection begins when?
- When the original work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression
- Immediately when the author or creator comes up with the idea
- When it is published
- When it is registered
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - When the original work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression
Copyright arises automatically once an original work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression; registration and publication are not required, and an idea alone is not protected.
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