Carlos has written a novel.He wants to protect his intellectual property with a copyright.What must he do first?

A) He must apply to the U.S.Copyright Office for a copyright.
B) He must produce a certificate that he is the original author.
C) He must put the novel in some tangible form,like a hard copy or a compact disc.
D) He must certify that his story is original and novel.

Intellectual Property

Legal rights that result from intellectual activity in the industrial, scientific, literary, and artistic fields, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

Copyright Office

A government agency responsible for registering copyrights and managing copyright laws.

Tangible Form

Property or assets that have a physical presence and can be touched, as opposed to intangible assets like intellectual property.