In legal terms, a is an item with an intrinsic utilitarian function that goes beyond just looking good or conveying information (e.g., a chair, a car, or a dress).

: The producer owns the copyright to the instrumental. If they label it "free," it usually means it is free for non-profit use only .

: Under U.S. Copyright Law , the article itself usually cannot be copyrighted, but any "separable" artistic features—like a unique engraving on a chair—can be.