Patent trademark is a misnomer that can sometimes confuse people. Patent and trademark are both intellectual property rights, but have distinct features. A patent is generally based on a new or innovative idea or process, while a trademark is generally a combination of words, graphics and design elements. Some of the confusion over these distinctions occurs when a lawyer promotes him or herself as a patent trademark attorney. Many lawyers do work related to both patent and trademark law, but the particular type of work and the process involved in filing for patent or trademark protection is very different.

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