What is the difference between copyright and patent protection?

Copyright and patent protection are two different types of intellectual property law in New Mexico. Copyright is a form of protection for original works of authorship, such as literature, music, and other artistic works. Copyright protection gives the author the exclusive right to reproduce, adapt, distribute, and publicly display their work. In contrast, a patent is a form of protection for inventions or discoveries. A patent grants the inventor the exclusive right to make, use, or sell the invention and prevents others from doing so without permission. Patents generally last for a limited period of time, typically 20 years from the date of filing. Both copyright and patent protection are forms of intellectual property law, but they serve different purposes. Copyright protects the rights of authors to their original works of authorship, while patent protection protects inventors from others copying and using their inventions without permission.

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