Which intellectual property protects a band's song from being stolen or reproduced?

Which intellectual property protects a band's song from being stolen or reproduced?

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

Answer: (A)

Copyright protects original musical works from being copied or reproduced without permission. When a band writes a song, the music and lyrics are protected as a creative work, and the recording itself is protected as a separate, related work. This gives the creators exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, and license the song, preventing others from stealing or making unauthorized copies. Trade secrets cover confidential business information, not songs. Trademarks protect brand identifiers like a band name or logo used in commerce. Patents cover inventions or new technical processes, not musical works.

Copyright protects original musical works from being copied or reproduced without permission. When a band writes a song, the music and lyrics are protected as a creative work, and the recording itself is protected as a separate, related work. This gives the creators exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, and license the song, preventing others from stealing or making unauthorized copies.

Trade secrets cover confidential business information, not songs. Trademarks protect brand identifiers like a band name or logo used in commerce. Patents cover inventions or new technical processes, not musical works.