Copyright vs Trademark vs Patent: What’s Right for Your Business?


Confused about copyright, trademark, and patent protections? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs and creators ask the same questions: Which IP protects what? How long does it last? Which costs how much? This blog answers all that in clear terms.

You’ll discover:

  • Definitions & protection scope: Copyright safeguards creative works like literature, music, visual art; trademark protects brand identifiers like names, logos and slogans; patent gives exclusive rights over inventions or unique processes.

  • Duration & renewal in India: Trademark renewals every 10 years; patents valid ~20 years; copyrights lasting author’s life + decades after. 

  • Real-world use cases: When a design or logo might need trademark more than copyright; when a tech inventor must patent; why creative content uses copyright automatically but legal ownership helps.

  • Steps for registration: Best practices when you apply, why you may need to search existing trademarks, costs involved, possible legal challenges.

This post isn’t just theory—it’s a guide for anyone who values originality, creativity or innovation. If you own or plan to build a brand, invent something new, or create content, knowing the right IP protection to use can save you legal headaches, protect your work, and add value to your business.

Click through to understand your IP, protect your work, and choose what fits your business best..


Copyright vs Trademark vs Patent: What’s Right for Your Business?

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