In everyday parlance, the intellectual property terms “trademark,” “patent,” and “copyright” are used interchangeably. For brand strategists and managers, it is prudent to discern one from the next and, specifically in relation to building brands, understand what it really means and requires to “trademark” something. Let’s start with what a trademark is not.
what is a trademark
Definition of trademark (What is a trademark?)
A trademark is a word(s) and/or design(s) that identifies the source of goods or services.