What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?

Copyright and trademark are two forms of intellectual property protections that help creators of art and other types of works protect their creations from misuse and exploitation. Copyright is a form of protection that applies to literary, artistic, or musical works that are original and that have been expressed in a fixed, tangible form. This means that copyright applies to sculptures, photographs, paintings, books, songs, and other types of works that can be seen or heard. Copyright protects the creator of the work from having it reproduced, distributed, adapted, or publicly performed without their permission. In contrast, trademark is a form of protection that applies to brands, logos, designs, symbols, slogans, or other marks that serve to identify a source of goods or services. Trademark protects the owner or creator of the mark so they can prevent others from claiming the same mark or from using a confusingly similar mark for similar goods or services. In Oklahoma, trademark registration is done through the Secretary of State. Both copyright and trademark provide important protections for an artist’s works, allowing them to control how and when their works are used or reproduced by others. Understanding the differences between the two is important for any artist who wants to protect their works from unauthorized uses, thereby protecting their livelihood and reputation.

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