Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 429

What is the intellectual property protection for a useful manufacturing innovation?

Answer options

• A. Trademark
• B. Copyright
• C. patent
• D. Trade secret

Correct answer: C

Explanation

A patent is specifically designed to protect inventions and manufacturing innovations, granting the inventor exclusive rights to their creation. Trademarks protect brand names and logos, copyrights cover creative works like literature and art, and trade secrets refer to confidential business information that provides a competitive edge.