In this article, we’ll discuss what code intellectual property is and how and why it should be protected.

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We have all seen stories and watched television shows where somebody has written an incredible computer program that will change the world and it’s been stolen. For many people, this is just the plot of a TV show, but for some people, it’s a very harsh reality.

So, is code considered to be an intellectual property, and can you protect it? Do you need copyright infringement lawyers? Let’s take a quick look at the basics of intellectual property and work out whether or not your code does qualify, and what you can do to protect it from theft and misuse.…