Written by Jan Buza
Co-founder of Trama
Comparing a trademark and copyright is like comparing apples and oranges because they serve different purposes and protect different aspects of intellectual property.
A trademark is used to protect the name, logo, or symbol that identifies a brand or company. It helps prevent others from using similar marks that could confuse customers.
Copyright, on the other hand, protects original creative works like books, music, art, or movies. It gives the creator the exclusive rights to control how their work is used, reproduced, or distributed.
So, if you want to protect your brand, use a trademark. If you want to protect your creative work, use copyright. In many cases, it's beneficial to have both.
Is there any difference between lowercase/uppercase in trademark name registration?
As a brand we have several variations of our logo, how do we protect them all?
Which type of a trademark offers a better probability for approval by the IPO - word or logo?
Would adding a logo to a trademark application increase the chances of a successful registration?
Will a change of font have an impact on word mark registration?
What is the difference between a Statement of Use and a Declaration of Use?
What sales do I need to make to satisfy the in-commerce requirement?
If I apply for a US trademark and there is an objection from the USPTO, what happens next?
What are the risks of waiting with trademark registration until I start selling?
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