Difference Between Copyright And Patent
The main dissimilarities or difference between copyright and patent can be highlighted as follows:
1. Introduction
Copyright: Protection of ownership of intellectual properties such as books, novels, audio, visuals, paintings etc.
Patent: Property right granted to the owners or inventors which restricts others to reproduce, use or sell. for a certain period of time.
2. Types Of Properties
Copyright: It protects intellectual properties
Patent: It protects inventions
3. Registration
Copyright: No registration required
Patent: Registration is required for patent right
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4. Protection
Copyright: It protects illegal use of intellectual properties
Patent: It restricts to make, use or trade the products
5. Protection Period
Copyright: Long period (generally, 70 years)
Patent: Short period (generally, 20 years)
6. Examples
Copyright: Books, musics, articles, novels, audio, video, drama, paintings etc. are protected by the copyright law
Patent: New technology, machines, equipment, new product etc
Copyright Vs Patent (Comparison Chart)
I hope this post is helpful to understand the difference between copyright and patent and to make comparison between them.
Copyright Vs Patent (Comparison Chart)
Basis For Difference
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Copyright
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Patent
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Introduction
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Protection of ownership of intellectual properties
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Property right granted to the owners
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Types Of Properties
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Intellectual properties
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Inventions
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Registration
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Not required
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Required
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Protection
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Illegal use of properties
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To make use or trade products
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Period Of Protection
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Long
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Short
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Examples
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Books, music, novels, audio, video etc.
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New technology, new products machines etc.
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I hope this post is helpful to understand the difference between copyright and patent and to make comparison between them.
