What is the Difference Between Copyright, Trademark & Patent?

Under Indian law, trademarks, copyrights, and patents protect different forms of intellectual property.

A trademark protects brand identity elements such as names, logos, slogans, or symbols used in business under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Copyright protects original literary, artistic, musical, dramatic, and digital works under the Copyright Act, 1957, and arises automatically upon creation. A patent protects new inventions, products, or technological processes under the Patents Act, 1970, granting exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period.

While trademarks protect branding, copyrights protect creative expression, and patents safeguard innovation and technological advancement.