Cathy uses,on her new recording Drive By,the exact note-for-note melody of a song written by Earl without his permission.This is
A)copyright infringement.
B)patent infringement.
C)trademark infringement.
D)a theft of trade secrets.

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Cathy's use of the exact note-for-note melody of Earl's song without his permission is considered copyright infringement, which is the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work. Copyright gives the owner exclusive rights to control the use and distribution of their work, including the right to create derivative works or adaptations of the original. Cathy's use of Earl's melody without his permission violates his exclusive rights and is therefore considered copyright infringement.

Cathy Uses,on Her New Recording Drive By,the Exact Note-For-Note Melody