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Question: Do patents work for clothing? If not what does one have to do to keep someone from copying their idea?

Answer: You may be able to patent your idea if it is novel and not obvious. For example, if you create a new type of clothing that nobody else has thought of before then you may be able to obtain a patent on that new type of clothing. Also, if you create a new design, you may be able to obtain a design patent on your creation. This is just a general summary and it would be best if you discussed the issue with a registered patent attorney. Please be advised that I do not know the details of any particular situation you may have and am just discussing the general state of the law with the assumption that you have created a patentable idea and have not disclosed it to anybody or offered it for sale.