Copyrights and Patents protect intellectual property. There can be confusion as to what type of protection a Copyright offers as opposed to a patent. How valuable that intellectual property may be depends on a number of factors. As an example we will make a point concerning patents. This example would practically cover everything on the road.
Copyrights protect the thoughts and ideas of authors, composers and artists.
A copyright prevents illegal copying of written matter, works of art or computer programs. In order to ensure copyright protection, the copyright owner should always include notices on all copies of the work. A Copyright can be relatively inexpensive. New and useful inventions can be protected by a U.S. patent. Professional assistance from a patent attorney or patent agent is strongly urged because patent procedures are detailed and technical.