Trademark

A MARK used in TRADE.

 

Good for 10 years, but can be renewed...

　　Continuous use

　　Re-registered 

 

Genericized Trademark 

Zipper

 

Trademark Dillution 

 

Patents

Strongest form of IP protection 

EXCLUSIVE rights to the creator of the invention 

Lasts for 20 years from the date of filing 

 

Patent Pending

 

Requirements 

　　1. A process, machine, article of manufacture, or a composition of matter

　　2. Must be New or Novel 

　　3. Non-obvious

　　4. Must be useful 

　　//non-functional -> copyright

　　//functional -> patent