Asked by jayc

Elan developed a new board game concept that she’s pitching to a major toy manufacturer. What type of laws protect her from other people’s use of her idea without her permission?

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Responses

copyright

copyright

patent

patent

trademark

trademark

license

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Patent.

Patents protect new and non‑obvious inventions or methods (including novel game mechanics). Copyright only covers the specific expression (artwork, rulebook text), trademarks protect names/logos, and a license is a contract, not a form of intellectual‑property right.