You do not need a patent unless you ________.
A) Believe that someone else could successfully sell the product by copying your invention
B) Have invented a product that you intend to market yourself or sell to a manufacturer
C) Both A and B
D) Want to get sued
E) None of the above

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A patent is only necessary if you believe that someone else could copy your invention and sell it successfully or if you intend to market or sell the invention yourself or to a manufacturer. Thus, both options A and B are correct. Option D is incorrect as no one wants to get sued, and option E is incorrect as the correct choice is C.

You Do Not Need a Patent Unless You ________