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Per US copyright doctrine, IDEA-EXPRESSION DICHOTOMY in games means which?
ACopyright protects expression, not the underlying idea/mechanic
BBoth ideas and expression are protected for 200 years
COnly audio is protected, never visuals
DOnly code is protected, never art
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Copyright protects expression, not the underlying idea/mechanic
17 U.S.C. §102(b) + Tetris Holding v. Xio: copyright protects expression (art, code, music) not abstract gameplay mechanics. Patent law covers some mechanics.
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