{"id":24222,"date":"2022-07-04T14:11:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T18:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-715453-3009179.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=24222"},"modified":"2022-07-04T14:11:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T18:11:35","slug":"copyright-trademark-patent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress-715453-3009179.cloudwaysapps.com\/blog\/copyright-trademark-patent\/","title":{"rendered":"Copyright vs Trademark vs Patent- What’s The Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting a trademark, patent, or copyright can be a head-scratching process. It’s helpful to understand the difference between the three to figure out which one your business needs<\/a> and how it will protect you.<\/p>\n

Below, you\u2019ll find a breakdown of each, a list of advantages, as well as some information on the types of businesses relevant to trademarks, patents, and copyrights.<\/p>\n

What is a trademark?<\/h2>\n
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A trademark is a design, word, or phrase that your company uses to identify its brand<\/a>, goods, or services.<\/strong> Trademarks not only help to distinguish your company from competitors, but they also prevent others from copying your original ideas.<\/p>\n

A great example is Paris Hilton’s popular catchphrase, “That’s hot!”<\/a><\/p>\n

There are both state and federal-level trademarks, each with its own application and registration process.<\/p>\n

Advantages of a trademark<\/h3>\n

When you receive a trademark, your competitors are not legally allowed to register the same or any deceptively similar variation of your trademark for the same category of goods and services.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you register a trademark, a public record is created that establishes your ownership of it. You can then legally use the \u24c7 symbol, which helps your brand:<\/p>\n