Key Difference at a Glance

-Trademark → Protects brand identity (names, logos, slogans).
-Copyright → Protects creative works (books, music, films, art, software).
-Patent → Protects inventions & processes.

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    Question: What is a trademark?

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    - A trademark is a symbol, word, logo, phrase, or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services.

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    Question: Why register a trademark?

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    - Legal protection against misuse
    - Builds brand recognition
    - Exclusive rights to use the mark

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    Question: How long does trademark protection last?

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    - Indefinitely, as long as it is renewed (usually every 10 years depending on jurisdiction).

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    Question: What cannot be trademarked?

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    - Generic words (e.g., “Milk” for milk products)
    - Offensive or misleading marks
    - Symbols identical to existing trademarks in the same category

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    Question: Can I trademark a slogan or logo?

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    - Yes. Both slogans and logos can be registered as trademarks.

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    Question: What is copyright?

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    - Copyright protects original works of authorship such as books, music, films, software, and art.

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    Question: Do I need to register copyright?

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    - Copyright automatically exists once a work is created, but registration provides stronger legal protection.

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    Question: How long does copyright last?

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    - author + 60/70 years (varies by country).
    - For companies: Typically 60/70 years from publication

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    Question: What is not protected by copyright?

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    - Ideas, facts, or concepts (only the expression is protected)
    - Names, titles, slogans (these may fall under trademark)

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    Question: Can I use copyrighted material under “fair use”?

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    - Yes, but only in limited cases such as education, criticism, news reporting, or parody.

If any question in your mind please call us: 98740 51976

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Adv. Shraman Chottopadhyay

Hearing Officer of Trade Marks Registry.
Trade Marks Registry (Govt of India).
Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Solicitation, Compliance Mgmt., Legal Research, Intellectual Property Attorney.

Practice Courts:
Calcutta High Court & Tribunals
Specialization:
Realestate, Civil Litigation, Trademark, Copyright.

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SVLA represents the next generation Intellectual Property lawyers with expertise in tradeamark, patent, copyright, designs, arbitrations, consumer dispute redressal, commercial suits & real estates.

In the era of miss-information and cyber frauds, the ‘SVLA’ is a tested partner for start-ups and SMES for getting all of their trademarks, copyrights and Industrial Designs, Patents’ registrations without any hinges of uncalculated legal lacunas; The ideal mix of a modern day technology driven legal acumen with the conventional litigation practice makes us Unique. We are often referred by the conventional legal practitioners, Chartered Accountants and other Professionals for effective legal guidance in getting registration works in a very convenient and cost effective manner.

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