copy-protected
Guarded against duplication
Copy-protected describes media or software designed to prevent unauthorized duplication.
Copy protection schemes range from simple to elaborate, and determined pirates usually find ways around them.
The term applies to anything from DVDs to video games to digital documents: The copy-protected file couldn't be transferred to another device.
Digital content restriction technology
- encryptionConverting data into code
- watermarkTranslucent authentication mark
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
activation · scrambling · lock · tamper-proof · obfuscation · tokenization · HDCP · license key
Legal rights over inventions
- copyrightExclusive reproduction rights
- licenseFormal grant of permission
- infringementViolation of rights
- fair useLimited copying permitted legally
royalties · DMCA · piracy · derivative work · copyright notice · proprietary · trade secret · licensing agreement
DRM
Digital content restriction technology
- encryptionConverting data into code
- watermarkTranslucent authentication mark
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
access control · activation · scrambling · lock · tamper-proof · obfuscation · tokenization · HDCP · license key · serial number
intellectual property
Legal rights over inventions
- copyrightExclusive reproduction rights
- licenseFormal grant of permission
- infringementViolation of rights
fair use · royalties · DMCA · piracy · derivative work · copyright notice · proprietary · trade secret · licensing agreement · terms of use
copy-protectedunprotected
Without safeguard or shield
copyable · unrestricted · unencrypted · unlocked · open
copy-protectedpublic domain
Unprotected creative works
open-source · copyleft · Creative Commons · freeware · royalty-free
copy, copies, copied, copying, copier, copiers, copyist, copyists, protect