When intellectual property, such as copyrights, patents, trade secrets or trademarks, is taken by others without permission, there is a tort of:
A) conversion
B) trespass to personal property
C) negligence
D) nuisance
E) none of the other choices

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The tort of taking intellectual property without permission is not specifically covered by conversion, trespass to personal property, negligence, or nuisance. Instead, it is typically addressed under intellectual property law itself, such as copyright infringement, patent infringement, or trademark infringement, rather than traditional tort law.

When Intellectual Property, Such as Copyrights, Patents, Trade Secrets or Trademarks