What's the difference between trademark, copyright, and registered?

Question

i read other answers but they all sound the same!!

What would be used for a company name?

could you give me an example of each?

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Answer 1

--Copyrights protect works of authorship, such as writings, music, and works of art that have been tangibly expressed. The Library of Congress registers copyrights which last for the life of the author plus 70 years. Gone With The Wind (the book and film), Back Street Boys' recordings, and video games are all works that are copyrighted.

Trademarks protect words, names, symbols, sounds, or colors that distinguish goods and services. Trademarks, unlike patents, can be renewed forever as long as they are being used in business. The roar of the MGM lion, the pink of the insulation made by Owens-Corning (who uses the Pink Panther in advertising by permission from its owner!), and the shape of a Coca-Cola bottle are familiar trademarks.--

http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/ahrp...

To answer your question, a company name can be a trademark, assuming it is used in commerce as a source or goods or services.

Both copyrights and trademarks can be registered.  Copyrights can be registered with the US Copyright Office, and Trademarks can be registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office.  Keep in mind that registration is not required to obtain either copyright or trademark protection.  However, registration does provide additional rights and protections over non-registration.

More information on copyright and trademark registration can be found at the link below.

http://www.smallbusiness.com/wiki/Copyri...