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idea–expression dichotomy

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A quick definition of idea–expression dichotomy:

The idea-expression dichotomy is a basic rule in copyright law that says only the specific way an idea is expressed is protected, not the idea itself. This means that while someone can own the rights to a book they wrote, they cannot prevent others from writing their own book on the same topic.

A more thorough explanation:

The idea-expression dichotomy is a fundamental rule in copyright law. It means that copyright law only protects specific expressions of an idea, not the idea itself.

For example, if someone writes a book about a young wizard attending a school of magic, copyright law would protect the specific expression of that idea in the book, such as the characters, plot, and dialogue. However, copyright law would not protect the idea of a young wizard attending a school of magic itself, as that idea can be expressed in many different ways by different authors.

Another example is a song. Copyright law would protect the specific expression of the song, such as the lyrics and melody, but not the idea of a love song or a song about heartbreak, as those ideas can be expressed in many different ways by different songwriters.

The idea-expression dichotomy is important because it allows for creativity and innovation while still protecting the rights of creators. It also allows for fair use and other exceptions to copyright law, as long as the use is of the idea and not the specific expression.

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shaquilleoatmeal
10:10
Happy Friday hoes
i got my navel done recently and that shit was annoying for like two weeks but now it's completely fine
babycat
10:11
also my boobs are too big to go without a bra on the regular so people would never know that I have them
triplethread
10:11
I had a saline spray that i used for a couple months but shes all good and guys love it so win win
JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:11
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: I’ve only gotten my nose pierced as a baby before I got my nose piercing and it was a very mild experience
i was worried it was gonna catch on things and shit but actually w the way the anatomy works it's totally fine
10:11
@jackfrost11770: Heard you were Russian, DM me
JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:11
like it wasn’t painful or anything and I have no experience w piercings
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:11
@jackfrost11770: depending the piercing she had and the activity they would clack. Like she had ones that would be like chains too
10:11
I have a few words to exchange in our native tongue
babycat
10:11
@renard99: you sound so sinister lmaooo
10:11
LMFAO
babycat
10:12
also I don’t think you can dm without lsd+
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:12
@babycat: they make boob tape so you don't have to wear a bra while keeping them supported and perky looking? At least I think that is what boob tape does
babycat
10:12
Yeah but I’m not gonna tape my boobs everyday that seems so annoying
i'm gonna be honest idk how to dm on here LOL but i think u need lsd+ haha
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:13
I am worried a nose piercing would like mess with my cardio even though everyone says no
10:13
Oh shoot hm
10:13
Do you have Discord
но здравствуй да русский мой первый язык так что :)
10:13
Ахахахах ну давай, добавь меня бро
JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:13
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: I’m very confused how would that interfere
10:13
Ща кину свой ник
10:13
Ща кину свой ник
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:14
@babycat: then it sounds like if you get them pierced itll just be a secrete to surprise your future boo with since thy wont be poking out of your shirt
10:14
@jackfrost11770: reynard1 на Дискорде
babycat
10:14
yeah but like is that worth it for me? prob not. I think I like them the way they are
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:15
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: For nose piercing I am thinking the like middle of your nose with the ring kinda thing, think itll like restrict airflow
babycat
10:15
woah you got a word for discord in russian that’s crazy
спасибо 🫡
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