What is the diference between a copyright and a pattent?

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What is the diference between a copyright and a pattent?

what is the diference between a copyright and a pattent?
and like what do the terms "pattent pending" , "copyright (c)"
"TM" and that circled "R" (R) say or is saying when they are put on stuff? and how are they different from each other.. or the same?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

The ™ or SM symbol is to be used for marks that either have a pending trademark application OR for marks that are simply claiming the rights to the mark.

The ⮠symbol is to be used for marks that have a Federally registered trademark.

Trademarks can be names of products or services, logos, slogans, packaging and even sounds and smells. In essence, a trademark can be almost anything that is used to identify a particular product or service. Registering a trademark grants the owner exclusive rights to the mark within the specified industry. Of course, it's necessary to research the mark comprehensively prior to filing to ensure that there is no possibility of infringing upon another party.

The ⩠symbol is used to denote copyright ownership.

Copyrights can be obtained for things of an artistic nature. This includes, of course, poetry, films, sculptures, music, fiction, etc. But can also include things that may not necessarily seem "artistic" in the general sense of the word. Copyrights can also be obtained for advertising copy, games, software programs and blueprints, to name just a few.

To protect an original invention OR a significant improvement to an existing product, a patent would be filed. Here's the USPTO's definition: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/doc...

I posted some links below in case you wanted to know more. Hope that helps!