Which of the following would receive patent or copyright law protection?

a. A method of manufacturing cereal that enables the product to remain fresh longer after the box has been opened.

b. Nike’s slogan: “Just do it.”

c. A new theory involving market segmentation strategies.

d. Common seaweed when manipulated in particular ways that render it an effective drug for several types of illnesses.

e. A new, nonfunctional shape for a flashlight.

f. A new, functional shape for a flashlight.