| It's not the idea.
Copyright is available only for specific
expression.
Because this is Groklaw, I'll provide you with some
evidence,
from the US Copyright Office
FAQ:
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What does copyright protect?
Copyright, a form of
intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including
literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies,
songs, computer software, and architecture. Copyright does not protect facts,
ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these
things are expressed. See Circular 1, Copyright Basics, section "What Works Are
Protected."
How is a copyright different from a patent or a
trademark?
Copyright protects original works of authorship, while a patent
protects inventions or discoveries. Ideas and discoveries are not protected by
the copyright law, although the way in which they are expressed may be. A
trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs identifying the source of
the goods or services of one party and distinguishing them from those of others.
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As you can see, you've been arguing,
rather
rudely, actually, when you were wrong factually. I think an apology
would be in order, given the sarcasm and the remarks demeaning the intelligence
of those trying to help you. [ Reply to This | Parent | # ]
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