Mateo is designing a technical diagram that many textbook publishers can use, and he wants to make sure he retains the rights to the diagram before selling it.At what stage does a copyright for his creative work come into effect?
A) As soon as he conceives the idea of the diagram
B) As soon as the image exists in physical form
C) As soon as someone wants to use it
D) As soon as he requests payment

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According to copyright law, a creative work is automatically protected as soon as it exists in a physical form. Therefore, as soon as Mateo creates the technical diagram in a physical form, he will have copyright protection for it. It is important for Mateo to document the creation date as evidence of his copyright ownership.

Mateo Is Designing a Technical Diagram That Many Textbook Publishers