By means of a patent . . .
a new invention in a technical field is protected.
As a patent attorney, I draft the patent application that distinguishes your invention from the prior art and covers a broad scope of protection. I will conduct or coordinate the patent grant procedure for you with the respective patent office in charge (e.g. DPMA; EPA etc.).
By a
trademark
. . .
protection is sought for any kind of brand intended for distinguishing your goods or services from those of your competitors. A registered trademark grants a brand usable as a means of distinction.
Among others, words or expressions, images, word-image combinations, symbols or logos can be protected as a registered trademark.
By means of a design . . .
(registered in the official register), the visual appearance, especially the design of your product is protected against undesired imitation.
This type of IP property right comes into consideration when your new idea essentially is a design-related innovation (rather than a technical or functional one) and when trademark protection appears less promising.