Patent Vs Trademark

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1. Protection

Patent : New inventions or ideas (like machines or software). Trademark : Brand names, logos, or symbols that identify your business.

2. Purpose

Patent: Stops others from copying or selling your invention. Trademark: Prevents others from using your brand name or logo.

3. Validity & Renewal

Patent: Valid for 20 years, cannot be renewed after that. Trademark: Valid for 10 years, but can renew it again and again.

4. Authority

Patent: Given by the Patent Office. Trademark: Given by the Trademark Registry.

5. Uniqueness Criteria

Patent: Must be new and never seen before. Trademark: Must be unique but not necessarily new.

6. Asset Value

Patent: Can be licensed or sold for technology use. Trademark: Can increase business reputation and brand value.

7. Examples

Patent: A new mobile phone technology, or a machine. Trademark: Logo for Adidas.

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