Understand the purpose, benefits and protection offered by each registration before making your decision.
| Comparison |
Trademark
|
Copyright
|
Design
|
Patent
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protects | Brand Name & Logo | Creative Work | Product Appearance | New Innovation |
| Best For | Businesses | Authors & Artists | Manufacturers | Inventors |
| Validity | 10 Years | Lifetime* | 10–15 Years | 20 Years |
| Renewable | ||||
| Legal Rights | Exclusive Brand Rights | Creative Ownership | Design Rights | Exclusive Invention Rights |