1. The objects of protection are different - trademarks protect the brand name and LOGO, while patents protect technical solutions.

Patents are divided into inventions and utility models. Inventions refer to new technological solutions proposed for products, methods or their improvements. Utility models refer to new technical solutions proposed for the shape, structure or combination of products that are suitable for practical use.

2. The time is different - the trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed upon expiration. If it is continuously renewed, it can be used permanently; the invention patent right is valid for twenty years, and the utility model patent right and the design patent right are valid for 10 years. The term of a patent right is ten years, calculated from the date of application, and cannot be renewed upon expiration.

3. Applicants are different - natural persons can apply for patents, and natural persons can also apply for trademarks but they must be individual industrial and commercial households or rural contractors. Trademarks are a powerful tool in commercial warfare. If you want to carry out large-scale marketing, you must have a trademark. Patents are barriers to competition, and patents can be used exclusively. Enterprises can market without patents, but marketing without trademarks is very difficult.

4. Differences in financing - trademarks have generally entered a period of rapid growth when pledged for financing, and are required to be famous trademarks or well-known trademarks. Patented technologies are not necessarily found in mature companies. Generally, they are in the process of starting a business. Expect.

5. Fees are different - trademark fees are paid every 10 years; the patentee shall pay annual fees starting from the year when the patent right is granted. Patents that fail to pay annual fees in accordance with regulations must pay the annual fee before the expiration of the term. termination. A one-time fee must be paid for trademarks.