“Copyright Vs Trademark"
Copyright and trademark are two distinct forms of intellectual property protection that serve different purposes:
Copyright
Copyright is a legal right that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights over its use and distribution.
It protects original works of authorship such as literary, artistic, musical, or dramatic creations.
Examples of works protected by copyright include books, paintings, songs, movies, and software.
Key points about copyright include:
Scope of Protection: Copyright protects the expression of ideas in a fixed, tangible form. It does not protect ideas, concepts, systems, or facts.
Automatic Protection: Copyright protection is automatic upon the creation of the work. It exists from the moment the work is created and fixed in a tangible medium, such as being written down or recorded.
Exclusive Rights: Copyright grants the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, perform, and create derivative works based on the original work.
Duration: In most countries, copyright protection lasts for the lifetime of the author plus a certain number of years after their death. After the expiration of copyright, the work enters the public domain and can be freely used by anyone.
Trademark
A trademark is a distinctive sign, symbol, design, or phrase that is used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of one business from those of others.
Trademarks serve as source identifiers and help consumers recognize and associate products or services with a particular brand or company.
Key points about trademarks include:
Scope of Protection: Trademarks protect names, logos, slogans, or any other distinctive sign that identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of a business.
Registration: Trademark protection is obtained through registration with the appropriate intellectual property office. Registration provides exclusive rights to use the mark in connection with specific goods or services within the registered class(es).
Use in Commerce: To obtain and maintain trademark rights, the mark must be used in commerce to identify and promote the goods or services of the business.
Duration: Trademarks can potentially last indefinitely, as long as the mark is actively used, renewed periodically, and remains distinctive.
Protecting Brand Identity: Trademarks help businesses protect their brand identity, build customer loyalty, and prevent others from using similar marks that may cause confusion among consumers.
