What is the difference between a trademark and a patent?

A trademark is a right to use a mark that identifies a product or service, while a patent is a right to exclude others from using a patented invention.

A trademark can be used to protect a wide range of products and services, including words, logos, and symbols. A patent can only be used to protect inventions that are novel and non-obvious.

Trademarks are typically registered with the government, while patents are typically registered with the patent office of a country.

Trademarks can be licensed or assigned, while patents cannot.

Trademarks are often used in conjunction with patents, as a trademark can help to protect a patent from infringement.