Copyright vs. Trademark

Generally, copyrights protect creative or intellectual works, and trademarks apply to commercial names, phrases, and logos. ... Trademarks protect the use of a company's name and its product names, brand identity (like logos) and slogans.

1. Is it better to copyright or trademark a logo?
2. Is Nike a trademark or copyright?
3. Is Apple a trademark or copyright?
4. Should I trademark or copyright my clothing line?
5. Is slogan a trademark?
6. Is it worth it to trademark a logo?
7. What is Nike's trademark?
8. Is the Nike logo illegal?
9. Is it illegal to put a Nike logo on a shirt?
10. Why Apple logo is half eaten?
11. Should I get a trademark or LLC first?
12. Can I use TM on my logo?

Is it better to copyright or trademark a logo?

While copyright protects your work authorship, a trademark protect all the details so no one else can use it. Trademark protects details like: mark, name, font, colors. If you want to protect your brand identity you have to register a trademark for your company name, logos, and slogans.

Is Nike a trademark or copyright?

For example, the Nike swoosh symbol, the phrase "Just do it" and the name Nike are trademarked. In essence, Nike has three separate trademarks for its symbol, slogan, and name. Trademarks are meant to protect the brand. If Nike hadn't trademarked "Just do it," anyone could use the phrase in branding and advertisements.

Is Apple a trademark or copyright?

Instead use the appropriate trademark attribution notice, for example: Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
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Apple Trademark List*

Should I trademark or copyright my clothing line?

So certain patterns that are original works for authorship can be and should be copyrighted. So as you see, copyright protects more of the artistic patterns and artwork designs on clothing, whereas trademarks protect the name, logo, or slogan used to identify the brand of the clothing company.

Is slogan a trademark?

Slogans are protected as trade mark under Section 2(m) and 2 (zb) of Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Is it worth it to trademark a logo?

Since trademarks are used to identify a company or brand, it makes the most sense to file for trademark protection on the brand name, logo or image. ... So, if you are investing in a brand image, you should seek a trademark registration to protect it. But, your image may also qualify for copyright protection as well.

What is Nike's trademark?

Swoosh

Is the Nike logo illegal?

Nike does not permit other parties to use or modify its trademarks, images, logos, advertising, or other such materials. It is your responsibility to find out if your use is legally permissible. For instance, using Nike logos in textbooks may be regarded as fair use in some situations.

Is it illegal to put a Nike logo on a shirt?

If this is a personal and entirely non-commercial use, then it's just fine. It is not even trademark use in this case. But if you are selling the same, it becomes infringement. many people mark their sports team shirts and jerseys for example.

Why Apple logo is half eaten?

Because it was designed that way 40 years ago (long before Android). And iOS is eating Android for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One story is that it was to give a sense of scale, so that it didn't look like a cherry.

Should I get a trademark or LLC first?

In many cases, a business will want to start the trademark application as soon as their LLC or corporation paperwork is filed. By filing for a trademark prior to launch, you can be sure that your name is protected once you begin commercial sales. However, there may be an even stronger reason to apply early.

Can I use TM on my logo?

The trademark symbol (TM) is a mark that companies often use on a logo, name, phrase, word, or design that represents the business. ... The (TM) symbol actually has no legal meaning. You can use the symbol on any mark that your company uses without registering it.