For businesses of all sizes, copyright is an essential form of protection to avoid having competitors copying your intellectual property without authorisation. Choosing to protect your unique ideas, services and products etc. may be crucial for your business’s long-term feasibility.
While both copyright and trademark offer intellectual property protection, businesses tend to choose copyright for the following reasons and benefits:
Copyright |
Trademark |
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Registration process |
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Registration process |
10 days | 10-12 months |
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Duration of protection |
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Duration of protection |
During the life of the author and 50 years after his/her death | 10 years |
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Countries covered |
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Countries covered |
167 countries worldwide (including the UAE) | Only in the UAE unless you also pay for trademarking rights in other countries |
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Industries covered |
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Industries covered |
All industries | You pay per industry |
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Consequences in case of violation |
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Consequences in case of violation |
Penalties, product confiscation, and imprisonment | Penalties and product confiscation |
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