Final answer:
The form of legal protection intended to prevent reproduction of original works is referred to as copyright law. The correct option is C.
Step-by-step explanation:
The form of legal protection intended to prevent reproduction of original works is referred to as copyright law.
A copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States for original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, architectural, and other creations.
It prevents others from reproducing, displaying, or performing a copyrighted work without the author's permission.
This type of protection is different from a patent, which covers inventions, and a trademark, which protects brands and logos. The correct option is C.