What is a trademark vs copyright?
Copyright protects original work, whereas a trademark protects items that distinguish or identify a particular business from another. Copyright is generated automatically upon the creation of original work, whereas a trademark is established through common use of a mark in the course of business.
What is the meaning of trade marks?
A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights.
How do I register a trademark in Belgium?
- Step 1: Select a distinctive trademark. A trademark must be distinctive. ...
- Step 2: Choose the countries where you want to protect your trademark. In the Benelux. ...
- Step 3: Check whether your trademark already exists. Search in the Trademarks Register. ...
- Step 4: Apply for your trademark registration.
How do I register a worldwide trademark?
- Step 1: Apply to the appropriate National Trademark Office. The first step of the process entails applying to the right National Trademark Office for you. ...
- Step 2: Examination of trademark application by the WIPO. ...
- Step 3: Examination of trademark application by the National Trademark Office of each requested country.