Terry Jackson has made built a device that is capable of detecting any eye sight issues and suggesting solutions merely by looking into the device. Terry wants to know what type of intellectual property protection may be available to stop others from copying his device and duplicating it without his permission.

Assuming Terry has demonstrated how the device works to the board of directors of a company that he approached for finance to produce the device on a commercial scale, would that affect his ability to gain intellectual property protection for his work? Discuss. (15 Marks)

Please provide answer in IRAC method.