Which of the following is NOT an intellectual property?
Question and options
Which of the following is NOT an intellectual property?
- Copyright
- Idea
- Patent
- Trademark
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Idea
A mere idea is not intellectual property: the law protects the expression of an idea (copyright), a new invention (patent) and a distinguishing mark (trade mark), but not the bare idea itself. Copyright, patents and trade marks are all recognised forms of intellectual property.
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