Purus Rhoncus Et Lundium, a term coined by the ancient Roman jurist Justinian in his work "Digest", refers to the exclusive rights granted to an inventor or creator of a new invention. In the United States, this concept is encapsulated within the U.S. Copyright Act.
Copyright Law in the United States
The U.S. Copyright Act grants exclusive rights to the copyright owner for a certain period of time (usually 70 years from publication), allowing them to control the reproduction, distribution, and adaptation of their work.
Patenting Inventions in the United States
Unlike copyright law, which protects original literary works, patents protect new inventions. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issues patents to inventors for their novel designs.