There are different ways to protect good ideas. As far as patent application is concerned, there are restrictions. Some things cannot be patented, and the longest patent protection time is only 20 years. When the deadline comes, the public can use them for free.

So not everything can be protected by patent rights. A typical example is the Coca-Cola formula. As we all know, it is protected by trade secrets. At most, others can try to make some, but the taste may not be the same.

If you don't have the capital to invest, you can choose a partner to set up a company for production. Technology can be used to participate in shares, so you don't have to use money. We provide technology. Of course, we should pay attention when looking for partners, so as not to be deceived and the technology will be stolen.

In addition, there seems to be a misunderstanding in the above text,' Only the formula or a trademark in the production product can be patented'. Patents are divided into three categories, and inventions, utility models and designs have corresponding protection objects. Trademarks are protected by trademark law. For the question of whether you can apply for a patent, please refer to the topic of not applying for a patent in the Patent Examination Guide. Thank you!