Riley invents a new deep-sea fishing net,which he names "SeaMaster." He also writes the operating manual to be included with each net.Riley could obtain copyright protection for

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Copyright protection is available for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. The operating manual that Riley wrote would be considered an original work of authorship fixed in a tangible medium, and therefore eligible for copyright protection. The net itself may be eligible for a patent, but not for copyright protection. The "newness" of the net would likely fall under the category of patent law as well. The name, "SeaMaster," could potentially be trademarked.

Riley Invents a New Deep-Sea Fishing Net,which He Names "SeaMaster