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john knight
Courses Plus Student 9,155 PointsQuestion
Let's say I made a website or You, then some of your website design is the same as the other website. Let's say "Samsung" and the design that looked the same is the header navigation bar would this be copyrighted?.
1 Answer
Steven Parker
231,248 PointsThe code itself might have a copyright but not the visual appearance it creates. I think what you're talking about would be more related to trademark than copyright.
Either way, rights are not automatic and would have to have been applied for by the owner and granted. And anything protected by either copyright or trademark should be clearly marked as such.
john knight
Courses Plus Student 9,155 Pointsjohn knight
Courses Plus Student 9,155 PointsTwo questions:
1st Question: Am using an a tablet right now, but your answer ended in the word "such" did the messeage end? And don't worry I did read your whole answer and I thank you greatly!.
2nd Question: So the website design it's not can't be copyrigtable?,
Thank You So Much For Your Answer.
Steven Parker
231,248 PointsSteven Parker
231,248 Pointsjohn knight
Courses Plus Student 9,155 Pointsjohn knight
Courses Plus Student 9,155 PointsThank you, Steven.