What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?

Copyright and trademark law are both types of intellectual property law. They protect works of creative expression and original ideas, respectively. A copyright is a form of protection for a work of creative expression, such as a literary work, musical composition, artwork, or film. It gives the creator of the work the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, adapt, publicly perform, or display their work for a certain period of time. Copyright law in Kansas is governed by federal law, the U.S. Copyright Act. A trademark is a type of protection for words, phrases, symbols, or designs that are used to identify and distinguish a source of goods or services. Trademarks can include the name of a business, a product name, a logo, or even a slogan. Trademark law in Kansas is governed by both federal and state laws, including the Uniform Trademark Act and the Kansas Trademark Act. The key difference between a copyright and a trademark is that a copyright protects creative expression and a trademark protects a brand or a business’s reputation. Copyrights protect the actual work, while trademarks protect the use of the work in relation to the source of the goods or services. Copyright law grants the creator exclusive rights, while trademark law grants exclusive rights to the owner of the mark.

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