Asked by Christy Zavala on May 21, 2024

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Mateo is designing a technical diagram that many textbook publishers can use, and he wants to make sure he retains the rights to the diagram before selling it.At what stage does a copyright for his creative work come into effect?

A) As soon as he conceives the idea of the diagram
B) As soon as the image exists in physical form
C) As soon as someone wants to use it
D) As soon as he requests payment

Copyright

A legal term that grants the creator of original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution, typically for a limited time.

Technical Diagram

A visual representation of a system or process, detailing the technical components and their relationships.

  • Comprehend the principles and categories of copyrights and licenses in the creation and dissemination of digital content.
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Cynthia GrossMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to copyright law, a creative work is automatically protected as soon as it exists in a physical form. Therefore, as soon as Mateo creates the technical diagram in a physical form, he will have copyright protection for it. It is important for Mateo to document the creation date as evidence of his copyright ownership.