Fiona invents a new deep-sea fishing net,which she names "Great Catch." She also writes the operating manual to be included with each net.Fiona could obtain copyright protection for
A)the net.
B)the "newness" of the net.
C)the name.
D)the operating manual.

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Fiona could obtain copyright protection for the operating manual, as it is a creative work fixed in a tangible form of expression. Copyright protects original works of authorship, including literary works such as manuals. The net itself, the "newness" of the net, and the name "Great Catch" would not be eligible for copyright protection. The net may potentially be eligible for a patent or design patent, depending on its novel and non-obvious features.

Fiona Invents a New Deep-Sea Fishing Net,which She Names "Great