If you are looking to protect your ownership rights, then you need to know the difference between copyright and trademark. A copyright is used for written work " such as books or music " and protect only that work but not the subject matter. A trademark is used for goods " such as a symbol or a word " and is limited to just one business. Trademarks are indicated with the letter R after the
. name. For information about filing and costs, visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office web site at www.uspto.gov.
