Is commercially-developed software protected by copyright or trademark?

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Is commercially-developed software protected by copyright or trademark?

2007-10-04 02:49:13 · 3 answers · asked by William J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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The software and the depiction of the images presented by the software are copyrighted. The distinctive appearance, "feel," and identifying logos can be trademarked.

2007-10-04 03:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Good question. I'll be looking at the answers. I know that some is even patented. Check out www.uspto.gov to research specific patents, trademarks and copyrights.

2007-10-04 09:59:20 · answer #2 · answered by BruceN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Probably Both.

Also possibly by patents and by trade secrets, the other two types of itnellectual property protection

2007-10-04 12:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by Barry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋