Trademark: A trademark usually consists of a word, phrase, logo, name, figure, letter or other graphic symbol that is used by the trademark owner to distinguish his products from those of others in the marketplace. A trademark may be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Copyright: Copyright protection automatically attaches to any work of authorship when it is fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Such protection can be greatly strengthened if certain affirmative steps are taken, such as attaching a correct notice of copyright to the work. A key aspect of copyright protection involves registering the work with the U.S. Copyright Office.