Design patent: the object of protection is the industrial design, that is, the color, pattern and shape design of industrial products.
Copyright: The object of protection is the intellectual achievements that are original and can be reproduced in some tangible form in the fields of literature, art and science.
Second, the content of rights is different.
Appearance patent: it is composed of property rights, mainly including the right to exploit, the right to license others to exploit and the right to transfer.
Copyright: It consists of personal rights and property rights. Personal rights are also called spiritual rights of works. The property right part mainly includes the right to use, the right to license, the right to transfer and the right to get paid.
Third, the premise of empowerment is different.
Appearance patent: Need unique initiative.
Copyright: As long as it is an original work, whether it is similar to a published work or not, you can get independent copyright.
Fourth, different ways of obtaining evidence.
Patent for appearance: apply to the State Patent Office, and issue a certificate of patent for appearance after examination and formalities.
Copyright: Apply to China Copyright Center, and issue a certificate of work registration after registration.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) different protected areas
Appearance patent: follow the principle of regional protection.
Copyright: Copyright registered in China enjoys national protection in 172 contracting States.
Sixth, the protection period is different.
Appearance patent: protected for ten years from the date of application.
Copyright: The term of protection of copyright is the author's life plus 50 years after his death.
Seven, the maintenance cost is different.
Appearance patent: the annual patent fee needs to be paid every year, and it will be increased by stages. Failure to pay the annual fee is regarded as a waiver of rights.
Copyright: There is no need to pay the annual fee after obtaining the work registration certificate.