If you ever get a really good idea, one that could change the world, you should get a patent to protect t The United States Pato and Trademark Office (USPTO) issues two types of patents: design patents and utility patents. These patents have similar purpos but function in different ways. Design patents cover appearances. Let's say that you developed a new and onional desion for IPhone case. To protect your work, you would want to get a design patent, which would help you win lawsuits against people sell iPhone cases that look like yours. However, if you created a whole new product, like an iPhone case that recharges your phone using solar energy, then you would want to file for a utility patent. Utility patents are harder to get, but they allow you to se nose that copy the function of your product, giving you even greater protection Text Structure (2 pts): Signal words used (2 pts): Give at least 3 1. 2 3. Topic Sentence f1 pt):
