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[montgomery69]

I was wondering if I came up with a simple idea and wanted to sell it, how would i go about protecting it. My idea is just a combination of simple ingredients that you find in the kitchen, and I heard that some things cannot be patented.

But I was wondering if I could get full protection under a trademark, from people taking the idea and calling it their own.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thank you

[luther]

There are certain criterion that you have to go by to qualify for a patent and/or trademark --
You can go online to the US patent Office website and see if your idea qualifies -

Some things can not be patented - One criterion is that if one thing is changed - then the patten isno good - so you could not patent something like a recipe - unless it is so uniqued (like Coca-cola or KFC chicken) - then you can protect it as "intellectual property" - but you can't patent "flour, sugar, spices, etc" -
Legal Zoom might can help you - or find a patent lawyer - for a price -
A Trademark - is just a "name" or logo that you use - you have to be issued a Trademark license if you are going to be using the name across state lines or to protect your "name" -- but you must use it in commerce with in a certain time- show where you have orders or have sold across state lines , etc.

Good luck -