In its basic form, intellectual property has been protected under the U.S. Constitution in Title 17 of the U.S. Code, Section 102(a), that ensures protection for “original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression,” which broadly includes everything from literature to music to photographs, and since a 1990 amendment to the Copyright Act, the architectural design of buildings.
Charlie Blanchard is a journalist for The Las Cruces Bulletin, focusing on local news and events in Las Cruces, New Mexico. With a particular interest in golf, Charlie covers topics ranging from golf industry trends to tips for improving one's game.