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Copyright gives the owner the exclusive right to make and distribute copies, or perform a work, or make derivative works, depending upon the type of creative work it is. It is infringed when someone violates those rights, such as by making illegal copies.
Trademark provides an individualized right to use a distinctive mark, sound, color, word, design, etc, to indicate a particular source and quality of branded goods or services. It is infringed when someone uses the brand to falsely indicate or suggest goods or services came from the rightful brand owner, and not the knock-off producer.
Sometimes these overlap, as where a design may be protected by copyright in the sculpture of something and in the trademark value represented by the form itself. Consider the "Mickey Mouse" design: copyrighted as a cartoon character, and trademarked as an indication that it came from Disney (or a licensee). You would infringe the copyright by using "MICKEY" in your own Cartoons; you would infringe the trademark by putting MICKEY's picture on the package.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoCopyright gives the owner the exclusive right to make and distribute copies, or perform a work, or make derivative works, depending upon the type of creative work it is. It is infringed when someone violates those rights, such as by making illegal copies.
Trademark provides an individualized right to use a distinctive mark, sound, color, word, design, etc, to indicate a particular source and quality of branded goods or services. It is infringed when someone uses the brand to falsely indicate or suggest goods or services came from the rightful brand owner, and not the knock-off producer.
Sometimes these overlap, as where a design may be protected by copyright in the sculpture of something and in the trademark value represented by the form itself. Consider the "MICKEY MOUSE" design: copyrighted as a cartoon character, and trademarked as an indication that it came from Disney (or a licensee). You would infringe the copyright by using "MICKEY" in your own cartoons; you would infringe the trademark by putting MICKEY's picture on the package.
Copyright automatically gives the author the exclusive right to make and distribute copies and to perform the work in public, lasting for the life of the author plus 70 years, or longer if the author was employed by others. Violators can be sued or brought up on criminal charges.
Trademark gives the owner the right to prevent others from using a similar brand in a related field where it may cause "likelihood of confusion", lasting for as long as the owner continues to use the brand in commerce. Violators can be sued and those trafficking in counterfeit goods can be charged criminally.
Both may be optionally registered for a fee.
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∙ 14y agoCopyright protection is instantaneous as soon as a work is finished.
Trademark must be applied for.
Copyright cannot be "lost" it can only be sold or given away.
Trademark must be defended or it can be lost.
Copyright expires after a fixed period of time and cannot be renewed.
Trademarks can be renewed, theoretically forever.
Copyright works that pass into public domain cannot be recopyrighted.
Trademarks can be revived after expiration.
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∙ 14y agoCopyright protection is instantaneous as soon as a work is finished.
Trademark must be applied for.
Copyright cannot be "lost" it can only be sold or given away.
Trademark must be defended or it can be lost.
Copyright expires after a fixed period of time and cannot be renewed.
Trademarks can be renewed, theoretically forever.
Copyright works that pass into public domain cannot be recopyrighted.
Trademarks can be revived after expiration.
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∙ 13y agoA trademark protects a logo, business name, or slogan from confusion in the marketplace; it is specifically registering a mark for use in trade.
Copyright protects creative works, regardless of whether they are ever exploited for profit.
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∙ 13y agoCopyright law gives creators of original works the exclusive right to copy, alter, distribute, or perform/display the work, or allow others to do so. The goal of copyright law is to encourage creativity by rewarding hard work and making it possible to create for a living.
Trademark law protects business names, logos, and slogans--"marks"--used in trade. The goal of trademark law is to protect consumers by reducing fraud in the marketplace.
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∙ 10y agoCopyright protection is automatic, while patents require registration (trademarks can be protected by common law, but are nearly always registered just to be safe). They also protect different types of intellectual property. Beyond this, they are quite similar.
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Can an address be protected under copyright or trademark laws?
Trademark yes copyright no.
Do you copyright or trademark a short story?
Copyright.
Who has the copyright on aquacoir?
Aquacoir is protected by patent and trademark, not copyright. The trademark is registered to OMS Investments.
Can you trademark or copyright the word marriage soley to describe the union between a man and a woman?
No
Is there a trademark or copyright on houndstooth hats?
There may be a trademark on a particular brand, but not hats in general. Copyright famously does not protect fashion.
How do you trademark or copyright body treatments?
you can neither trademark nor copyright a body treatment. You could trademark the name of the treatment or copyright an illustration, written description, or film of the treatment. To protect a method of operation you would have to seek a patent.
How do you write a copyright statement for a trademark?
Generally a trademark wouldn't additionally require a copyright statement; the (tm) or (R) indication would cover it.
How do you trademark or copyright a social club name?
You want trademark protection, not copyright protection. In the US, you can apply online via the link below.
Does operation the game have a patent or copyright?
The game Operation is protected by copyright and trademark.
Can you copyright a store name?
No, but you can register it as a trademark.
Is DualShock a trademark or copyright owned by Sony?
It is a trademark registered by Sony Japan in 1997.
How do you make a trademark and a copyright on Microsoft Word?
Copyright: Push these buttons ( C ) R trademark: Push these buttons ( R ) Trademark: Do font size and click on 9 then press these buttons T M
