What term describes IP that belongs to the copyright holder and requires permission before use?

• A. Patent
• B. Trademark
• C. Copyrighted Material
• D. Public Domain

Answer: (C)

Copyrighted material describes IP that belongs to the copyright holder and requires permission before use. Copyright protects original works fixed in a tangible form, giving the creator the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, perform, and create derivative works. Because of those rights, anyone who wants to use such material—like a song, video clip, image, or script—must obtain permission, typically via a license or explicit permission, unless the use falls under fair use or the work is in the public domain. This distinguishes it from patents (which cover inventions), trademarks (brand identifiers), and public domain (works free to use without permission).