Trademark and copyright are both forms of intellectual property, which can be defined as intangible assets, in other words, creations of the mind—such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names and images used in commerce. A copyright protects literary and artistic materials and works, such as books and videos, and is automatically generated upon creation of the work. A trademark, on the other hand, protects items that help define a company brand, such as a business logo or slogan, and require more extensive registration through the government for the greatest legal protections. Contact me today to help you with registration of your work with the U.S. Copyright Office and/or the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

What to copyright:

Literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works including poetry, novels, forms of original writing, art, research, movies, songs, forms of audio and video materials, computer software, architecture.

What to trademark:

Words, phrases, symbols or designs that distinguish a particular brand in comparison to others, such as brand names, logos, business names and slogans.