In order to qualify for a copyright, the work must actually exist, it must be original, and it must be the result, at least in part, of the author's creative effort. Although a copyright may cover a particular novel, dance, or painting, it does not prevent another person from copyrighting a similar work. In addition, a copyright does not cover historical or scientific facts that may be discovered in the course of research, provided that the author seeking the copyright expresses the information in his or her own words. A patent is obtained for a product or procedure, such as an invention that can be used in the real world, although one could get a patent on, for example, a design for a particular product. To obtain a patent, you must be able to describe, in detail, all aspects of your invention, and you must make certain that your invention is eligible for a patent.
Trademarks apply to names and logos that are used to identify goods or services.
In effect, you are giving another person the legal authority to act on your behalf. On the other hand, you can direct that it not go into effect unless a doctor declares that you are incapacitated. Some examples of authority conveyed by a power-of attorney might be to pay your bills for you, make investments, operate a business, or handle real estate transactions. A quit-claim deed is used to transfer all or a portion of your property into someone else's name. Quit-claim deeds are commonly used by couples getting a divorce.