LOGO COPYRIGHT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
What is Logo Copyright For Goods And Services?
Logo Copyright for Goods- Logos are an integral part of marketing, pictorial or graphical representation of a company to which people relate to. Thus it becomes imperative to have a unique logo to distinguish the brand from competition and make a name for it. When it comes to logos, there is certainly a degree of ambiguity over their protection. Are they protected in the name of copyright or by trademark?
Copyright act clearly states that it only protects unique and creative works. Only those logos which are very artistic are considered to be protected by copyright. Logos which are good enough qualify to be protected by both trademark and copyright. It ensures that competitors cannot use it to confuse the customer and also it cannot be copied in one form or the other.
Logo Copyright for Services- A logo is one of the most creative arts. It is amusing to see a single entity represent a service without having to use word. But to have a logo and then to protect it from plagiarists is a bit tedious, especially in a competitive market.
To protect a logo a service mark is used for services, in case of products, the practice is to use trademark. This needs to be kept in mind that logos cannot be patented or copyright. Copyrights are for books, paintings and all while patents are for inventions.