What are the differences between copyright, patent, and trademark?
Copyright is a legal protection given to original creative works such as books, photographs, arts, movies, and music. It grants the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, make derivatives of, and perform their work. Generally, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years. For an anonymous work, a pseudonymous work, or a work made for hire, the copyright endures for a term of 95 years from the year of its first publication or a term of 120 years from the year of its creation, whichever expires first.
A patent, on the other hand, protects inventions and innovations. It grants the inventor exclusive rights to their invention, preventing others from making, using, selling, or importing it without permission. Patents can cover processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, or improvements thereof. Patent protection typically lasts for 20 years from the filing date.
A trademark is a form of intellectual property that protects brands from counterfeiters and helps consumers identify and distinguish goods and services from one another. It can be a word, phrase, symbol, sound, or design that represents the source of the goods or services. Trademarks provide their owners exclusive rights to use the mark in connection with specific goods or services and can be renewed indefinitely as long as they are properly maintained. Trademark protection ensures that consumers can trust the quality and reputation associated with a particular brand.
In summary, copyright protects creative works, patents protect inventions, and trademarks protect brands and their associated goods or services.
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