The concept of protected rights, such as habeas corpus (the right to a fair and speedy trial) and the rule of law (no one is above the law) began with the signing of the Magna Carta by King John in 1215
The concept of protected rights, such as habeas corpus (the right to a fair and speedy trial) and the rule of law (no one is above the law) began with the signing of the Magna Carta by King John in 1215
No. The concept and the word are too old to be protected, the word is too short to be protected, and the symbol is a work of the government and not subject to protection.
I don't think it 'began' as such - algebra is an abstract concept. You may as well ask how did painting begin, or how did singing begin.
1980
A work of sufficient originality is automatically protected by copyright as soon as it is fixed in a tangible medium. A program of instruction may not be protected as a concept, but worksheets, handbooks, and checklists relating to it may be protected.
trespass doctrine
Babies typically begin to understand the concept of kisses around 6 to 12 months of age, as they start to recognize and respond to affectionate gestures from their caregivers.
HIPAA is based on the concept that your medical condition is a private matter and that your medical records should be protected from people without specific authorization.
at the time of the industrial revolution
The concept of a unicorn was first described in the 5th century, and as such would not be protected by copyright.
The modern concept of prefabrication, which mass produces uniform panels and components, dates back to the early 1900s.
"Concepts" are not copyrightable. Once a website is created, however, it is automatically protected by copyright.