WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRADEMARK, A COPYRIGHT AND AN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN?
A trademark consists of a word, symbol, or design (or a combination of these elements) used to distinguish the goods or services of one person or organization from those of others in the market.
Copyright protects original literary, musical, dramatic, and artistic works. Generally, the work is protected for the author’s lifetime plus 50 years after their death.
An industrial design pertains to the original ornamentation of any manufactured article or product. This includes any aesthetic aspect: shape, lines, or decoration. Functional or utilitarian elements cannot be the subject of an industrial design but rather a patent application.
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