Carlos Has Written a Novel

question 32

Multiple Choice

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.

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