patent vs copyright

Patents and copyrights are both forms of intellectual property protection, but they apply to different types of creations. A patent protects inventions, such as new technologies or processes, giving the inventor exclusive rights to use and sell their invention for a limited time, typically 20 years. Copyright, on the other hand, protects original works of authorship, like books, music, and art, granting the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display their work, usually for the creator's lifetime plus 70 years. Essentially, patents safeguard ideas and inventions, while copyrights protect creative expressions.