Riley invents a new valve to cap undersea oil spills.He names the valve "Great Catch." He also writes the installation manual to be included with each valve.Riley can obtain copyright protection for

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While Riley may be able to seek patent protection for the valve itself (A) and potentially trademark protection for the name (C), the installation manual is eligible for copyright protection (D). Copyright applies to original works of authorship, which includes written instructions and manuals. The "newness" of the valve (B) is not eligible for intellectual property protection.

Riley Invents a New Valve to Cap Undersea Oil Spills