Assertion: copyright | /r/CapableOf | protect the expression of an idea
Facets:
value: similarly
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Similarly, whereas a patent protects the application of an idea, and a trademark protects a device that indicates the provider of particular services or goods, copyright protects the expression of an idea.
text: Copyright protects the expression of an idea; it encourages people to 'create'.
text: Copyright protects the expression of an idea by conferring exclusive rights on the owner; it encourages people to 'create'.
text: Copyright protects the expression of an idea but not the idea itself.