What is the difference between copyright and patent protection?

Copyright and patent protection are two types of intellectual property law that protect different types of intellectual property from being copied or reproduced without permission. Copyright protects original works of authorship such as music, literature, movies, and computer software. Copyright protection gives the copyright holder exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and perform the protected work. Patent protection, on the other hand, protects the invention or discovery of new, useful, and non-obvious products or processes. In Rhode Island, patents are valid for up to 20 years from the date of filing. Unlike copyright protection, patent protection prevents others from using, making, or selling the invention in any form. In summary, copyright and patent protection protect different types of intellectual property. Copyright protects original works of authorship, while patent protection covers inventions and discoveries. Copyright protection grants exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and perform the protected work, while patent protection prevents others from using, making, or selling the invention in any form for up to 20 years.

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