The differences are as follows: 1. The objects of trademarks and patents are different: patents protect technical content, including invention, use of new models or designs. A trademark protects the mark itself, such as graphics, text, their combination, or a three-dimensional mark. 2. The protection periods of trademarks and patents are different: the protection period of patents is limited, 20 years for inventions, 10 years for new models and designs, and cannot be renewed upon expiration. Trademark protection is for 10 years, but it can be renewed upon expiration. Therefore, as long as it is renewed every 10 years, you can have the exclusive right to use the trademark indefinitely. 3. The protection contents of trademarks and patents are different: Patent protection prohibits the manufacture, use, offering for sale, sale & import of products that are identical or similar to the patent. Trademark protection does not allow the same trademark to be registered on similar goods. If the protected trademark is a well-known trademark, others cannot mark the well-known trademark even on different types of goods. 4. The application procedures for trademarks and patents are different: Patents must be applied to the Patent Office of the State Intellectual Property Office. After preliminary examination (new model and appearance) and substantive examination (invention), the patent right is finally granted. The trademark application is submitted to the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. After preliminary review, the registration is approved after no objection is announced. Legal provisions: "The People's Republic of China and the Civil Code": Article 123: Definition of intellectual property rights Civil subjects enjoy intellectual property rights in accordance with the law. Intellectual property rights are the exclusive rights enjoyed by obligees in accordance with the law with respect to the following objects: (1) Works; (2) Inventions, utility models, and designs; (3) Trademarks; (4) Geographical indications; (5) Trade secrets; (5) Trade secrets; 6) Integrated circuit layout design; (7) New plant varieties; (8) Other objects specified by law. "People's Republic of China and Civil Code": Article 1185 Punitive damages for infringement of intellectual property rights. If the intellectual property rights of others are intentionally infringed, and the circumstances are serious, the infringed party has the right to request corresponding punitive damages.