Cathy Uses,on Her New Recording Drive By,the Exact Note-For-Note Melody

question 66

Multiple Choice

Cathy uses,on her new recording Drive By,the exact note-for-note melody of a song written by Earl without his permission.This is

• A)copyright infringement.
• B)patent infringement.
• C)trademark infringement.
• D)a theft of trade secrets.

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