Question Aria and Camilla create an orchestral piece of music to play at an upcoming statewide music competition. They want to protect their work from other people claiming it as their own. What two types of intellectual property laws should they consider? (1 point) Responses Defamation; fraud Defamation; fraud Trademark; patent Trademark; patent Patent; fraud Patent; fraud Trademark; defamation

Trademark; copyright

The two types of intellectual property laws that Aria and Camilla should consider to protect their work from being claimed by others are trademark and copyright.

To protect their orchestral piece of music, Aria and Camilla should consider two types of intellectual property laws: copyright and, potentially, trademark.

1. Copyright: Copyright law gives creators exclusive rights to their original work, including music compositions. It automatically protects their work from being copied, distributed, performed, or displayed by others without their permission. Aria and Camilla should ensure that they have a clear record of their music creation process, such as notes, drafts, or recordings, as this can serve as evidence of their original work.

2. Trademark (optional): While copyright primarily protects works of authorship, trademark law can provide additional protection if Aria and Camilla have a distinctive name, logo, or other branding elements associated with their orchestral piece. Trademarks help protect against others using similar names or symbols that may cause confusion in the marketplace. If Aria and Camilla have a unique name or logo for their music composition, they may consider registering it as a trademark.

It is important to note that patent and fraud are not applicable to protecting a musical composition. Patents generally apply to inventions and new technologies, while fraud refers to deceptive actions rather than intellectual property protection. Defamation also does not apply in this context, as it deals with false statements that harm someone's reputation rather than protecting intellectual property.