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But first she had to protect her design - and so began the process of securing a patent.
The suit was settled when it became apparent that Seckel and Edwards had not properly protected their design.
Being a lawyer, in 1914 he patented the "triangulated frame" to protect his design that was a Cotton feature until the Second World War.
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In her first venture, she confesses, "I did everything wrong," neglecting to create a brand, build a manufacturing network or protect her design.
If you think you're on the brink of inventing the next big thing, you might need to protect your design and get a patent.
Asked whether he felt he needed to protect his original design, he said: "I'm not a guard dog.
There are two ways to protect your design outside the UK.