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Copyright protects a published work even if the creator didn’t apply or file formally for it.(1 point)TrueFalseTrademarks like Nike’s swoosh and the name Starbucks are protected after companies register them with the government.(1 point)TrueFalseIf an invention or product is patented, by law nobody will ever be able to copy and produce it at any time.(1 point)TrueFalseCreative Commons, the site you will use for the upcoming portfolio, allows for the use of images, music, and video free of copyright violation.(1 point)TrueFalseOpen source applications like Firefox and Gimp can be used openly after purchasing a subscription for program.(1 point)TrueFalse

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1. True — Copyright exists automatically on creation/fixation; registration isn’t required for protection.
2. True — Registration gives stronger (federal) trademark protection for marks like those examples.
3. False — Patents are time-limited and subject to exceptions, licensing, or invalidation.
4. False — Creative Commons provides licenses with specific conditions; you must follow the license terms.
5. False — Open-source software is generally free to use without purchasing a subscription.