I don't have the money to invest in how to protect and use a good idea commercially. How to cooperate with others or apply for a patent. Add some creative features:

There are different ways to protect good ideas. As far as patent applications are concerned, there are restrictions. Some things can't 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 right. A typical example is the formula of Coca-Cola. As we all know, it is protected by trade secrets. At most, others can try to make some, but the taste is not necessarily the same.

If there is no capital investment, you can choose a partner to set up a company for production. Technology can be used to participate in shares, not necessarily with money. We provide technology. Of course, when looking for partners, we should be careful not to be deceived and the technology stolen.

In addition, there seems to be a misunderstanding in the above text,' Only the formula or trademark in the product can be patented'. Patents are divided into three categories, and inventions, utility models and designs all have corresponding protection objects. Trademarks are protected by the Trademark Law. Regarding 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!