Copyright is the legal protection extended to the owner of the rights in an original work. “Original work” refers to intellectual creation in the literary, scientific, and artistic domains. Among the literary and artistic works enumerated in the IP Code are books and other writings, musical works, films and photographic works, ornamental designs or models of manufacture, paintings, sculptures, and other works of art, computer programs, and mobile apps. The IP Code grants authors, artists, and other creators, automatic protection for their literary and artistic creations, from the moment they create it.

A trademark is a word, group of words, sign, symbol, logo, or combination thereof that identifies and differentiates the source of the goods or services of one entity from those of others. Trademark registration gives the owner the exclusive rights to prevent others from using or exploiting the mark in any way. Aside from being a source identifier, differentiator, quality indicator, and advertising device, a protective mark may also bring another income stream to the owner through licensing or franchising.