🏛️ The Creator's Protection Puzzle
🌟 Why does a song get copyright protection while a new engine design gets a patent? If you've ever been confused about which legal protection applies to your creative work, you're not alone!
💡 What You'll Discover:
- 🔍 Copyright protects HOW you express ideas, not the ideas themselves
- ⚖️ Patents protect NEW and USEFUL inventions - the actual ideas
- 🎯 Why computer programs create confusion in both categories
- 💻 The "per se" rule that determines what can't be patented
🚀 Real Cases Discussed:
- 💎 Agarwala Publishing House (1966) - Why exam question papers deserve copyright protection
- ⭐ Barbara Taylor Bradford (2003) - The landmark case that clarified ideas vs. expression
🎪 Key Takeaways:
- 📝 Copyright is mostly automatic - no registration required
- 🔬 Patents need formal application and registration
- ⏰ Different protection periods: Patents (20 years) vs Copyright (author's life + 60 years)
- 🤖 The future challenge: How will AI-generated content fit these traditional boundaries?
🎙️ Perfect for creators, innovators, and anyone who wants to protect their work properly - explained in simple terms that actually make sense!
