Joseph works as a Software Developer for Web Tech Inc. He wants to protect the algorithms and the
techniques of programming that he uses in developing an application. Which of the following laws
are used to protect a part of software?
A.
Code Security law
B.
Trademark laws
C.
Copyright laws
D.
Patent laws
Explanation:
Patent laws are used to protect the duplication of software. Software patents cover the algorithms
and techniques that are used in creating the software. It does not cover the entire program of the
software. Patents give the author the right to make and sell his product. The time of the patent of a
product is limited though, i.e., the author of the product has the right to use the patent for only a
specific length of time.
Answer option C is incorrect. Copyright laws protect original works or creations of authorship
including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works.