patent
A patent protects a practical solution to a technical problem. A patent can only be granted for an invention.
In order for an invention to lead to a patent...
how can I protect my idea?
You can protect your creation, logo or invention with different forms of intellectual property:
trademark, design and patent.
trademark
Trademark is the right that protects a mark used in the course of trade to distinguish goods and/or services of one natural or legal person from identical or similar goods and/or services...
More infodesign
A design applies to the shape and outward appearance of an article or part of a product.
Industrial design shall mean three-dimensional or two - dimensional appearance of the entire product...