Intellectual property (IP) law in Canada is divided into several distinct categories, each designed to protect different types of creations. Copyright law specifically protects original literary, artistic, musical, and dramatic works. In an engineering technology context, this includes technical manuals, written reports, software code, architectural drawings, and original training materials. Copyright is automatic upon creation and prevents unauthorized copying, publishing, or performance of the work. The other options fall under different IP protections: logos, symbols, and slogans are protected by Trademark law (to distinguish a company's brand in the marketplace); configurations of electronic circuits are protected by the Integrated Circuit Topography Act; and new, useful, and non-obvious devices, machines, or manufacturing processes are protected by Patent law. Understanding these distinctions is critical for ASET professionals to ensure they properly protect their employers' IP and do not inadvertently infringe on the intellectual property rights of competitors or third parties.