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Software is typically protected by copyright, which gives the creator exclusive rights to control how the software is used, distributed, and reproduced. Patents, on the other hand, protect inventions and processes, but they can also be used to protect certain aspects of software, such as unique algorithms or methods.

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Is the software patented or copyrighted?

Software can be both patented and copyrighted. Patents protect the functionality and design of the software, while copyrights protect the expression of the software code.


Does the segway have a copyright?

The segway is a physical device. While it is possible the design of the Segway is copyrighted, most likely it is patented. Now, the internal software used to control the Segway can be copyrighted and probably is, the device itself would be patented.


What is copyrighted software?

the software that belong to a party who have the legal rights, are called copyrighted software. only those who have a license from the copyrighted party can use change or distribute this software. this software has a legal binding some of the companies of this type are microsoft, macromedia, adobe etc.


Is open source software copyrighted?

Open source software is software that allows the source code to be used. Oftentimes, they are free to use. Open source software is copyrighted.


Was the movie Amadeus copyrighted or patented?

Movies are protected by copyright. Inventions are protected by patents.


How do you backup copyrighted software?

If you are looking for more information on how do you backup copyrighted software, the best place to look is on copy-protected-dvd.software.informer.com


What is software is mass -produced copyrighted or prewritten software available for purchase?

Packaged Software


What is software is mass produced copyrighted or prewritten software available for purchase?

Packaged Software


Is the word 'wiki' copyrighted or patented in any way or is it just the generic term for user-added Web content?

The term "wiki" is not patented or copyrighted. It is a general term for a kind of website that can be quickly edited by its users. "Wiki wiki" is the term for "quick" in the Hawaiian language.


Is the word 'wiki' copyrighted or patented in any way or is it just the generic term for user added Web content?

The term "wiki" is not patented or copyrighted. It is a general term for a kind of website that can be quickly edited by its users. "Wiki wiki" is the term for "quick" in the Hawaiian language.


What copyrighted software that is distributed at no cost?

Shareware or freeware.


Is pubic domain software copyrighted?

If something is in the public domain, then it is not copyrighted. Creative commons also has a license for any software developer who wants to let others reuse their code.

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