Know About Intellectual Property: Trademark Vs Copyright Vs Patent

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Know About Intellectual Property
Copyright Vs Trademark Vs Patent
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Introduction

• Entrepreneurs who own a trademark, copyright or
  patent for a product or technology have an
  advantage over their competitors, but the process
  for obtaining them can be a long, complicated
  one.
• Before you start the copyright, trademark or
  patent process, it is important to learn about
  their differences, how they can help protect your
  companys intellectual property, what exactly
  they protect and where you need to apply.

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• Definitions of Copyright, Trademark and Patent

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Copyright

• A copyright protects original works of authorship
  including songs, books, movies, articles and much
  more. The key is that the work must exist on a
  physical or digital medium, such as paper, film
  or a digital file. A copyright gives you the
  exclusive right to use a work in a variety of
  ways you can reproduce it, sell or distribute
  copies, display it, perform it, or create other
  works based on your copyrighted work.Copyrights
  are automatic upon creation of the original work,
  but registration is recommended so that the
  copyright claim is part of the public record.

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Trademark - Knowing The Basics Right

• A trademark can be a phrase, word or design that
  identifies your company and its goods or
  services. A trademark can help distinguish you
  from your competitors and prevent others from
  using your mark. There are state-level and
  federal-level trademarks, each with its own
  registration process.

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Knowing The Patent Rights

• A patent is a granted property right to the
  creator(s) of a new, unique and useful invention,
  discovery or process. Patents allow you to bar
  others from making, using or selling your
  invention. There are three main types of patents
  utility, design and plant. In this respect,
  trademarking lawyers can be of great help.

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• Advantages of Obtaining Copyright

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• A copyright is granted the moment you create an
  original work in a tangible or fixed form. Its
  automatic. But unregistered works may be
  difficult to prove in the case that someone else
  uses or steals your work. And you can only file a
  copyright infringement lawsuit if your copyright
  is registered. Thats why we recommend
  registering your work with the U.S. Copyright
  Office to make your copyright claim public record.

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Advantages of Receiving a Federal Trademark

• Receiving a trademark means your competitors can
  not register the same, or a deceptively similar,
  trademark in the same class of goods or services
  where your trademark is registered. Registration
  creates a public record of your trademark
  ownership and it allows you to use the symbol,
  helping establish legitimacy and trust with your
  customers and ward off counterfeiters. A federal
  trademark also gives you additional ways to
  enforce the mark and paves the way for
  registering your mark in other countries.

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Advantages of Having a Patent Approved

• Innovations can take years to create and are
  often expensive. Receiving a patent ensures
  youll have the opportunity to profit from your
  hard work. A patent means the inventions and any
  related processes cannot be copied, made or sold
  unless permission is given by the inventor.

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Conclusion

• So, you see, how trademarking and copyright can
  go hand in hand to offer wholesome protection for
  your website and brand image. With copyright and
  trademark in place, you not only protect your
  website design but also add value to your brand
  identity.

• Now you know the stringent differences between
  copyright, trademark and patent will put you on
  the right track for your business. As a bonus, it
  will also safeguard your intellectual interests
  and keep you protected from legal hassles.