John, a national of country A, invented a device for cars of an original shape which helps improve their crash resistance by up to 80% as compared to any other device in existence. What kind of protection should he seek that would be the most appropriate to secure his rights over his creation?

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Patent protection is the most appropriate form to secure his rights [b]

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The original appearance should be protected as copyright work [d]

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John's device falls within the scope of exceptions to patentability and does not qualify for patent protection [c]

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Since the device is of original shape the most appropriate form of protection is an industrial design [a]

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