In Scenario 10-2, which of the following types of patents should Kimberly choose?

A) utility patent
B) design patent
C) plant patent
D) form patent

Utility Patent

A form of intellectual property protection that covers new inventions or functional improvements to existing inventions.

Design Patent

A form of legal protection granted to the ornamental design of a functional item, preventing others from making, using, or selling the design.

Machine

A device or apparatus designed to perform a specific task, often powered by electricity, mechanical force, or manual effort.