Scenario: James Maxwell
James Maxwell is head of legal affairs for Hudson Inc. ,a producer of animal figurines that include an embedded software program that makes animal sounds.Hudson is expanding its market to include parts of Asia and Maxwell is concerned about reports of software piracy in the region.
-Which of the following could Hudson obtain to protect its rights to the proprietary software embedded in the figurines?

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Copyright protection would be the best choice for Hudson Inc. to protect its rights to the proprietary software embedded in the figurines. Copyright law automatically protects original works of authorship, including software programs, as soon as they are created and fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Hudson Inc. should consider registering the copyright with the appropriate authorities in any country where it plans to sell its figurines to ensure adequate legal protection. Trademarks and patents would not be applicable in this scenario as they protect different types of intellectual property. A user's license is an agreement between the user and the software owner and does not protect the software from piracy or unauthorized distribution.

Scenario: James Maxwell James Maxwell Is Head of Legal Affairs for Hudson Inc