Copyright registration involves legally protecting creative works, such as literary, artistic, or musical compositions, by registering them with the appropriate government authority, providing evidence of ownership and exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display the work.

Patent registration involves legally protecting inventions or discoveries by registering them with the appropriate government authority, granting exclusive rights to make, use, and sell the invention for a limited period of time.

Design registration involves legally protecting the visual appearance of a product by registering it with the appropriate government authority, granting exclusive rights to use the design and prevent others from copying or imitating it.