Getting a patent can be a good thing to do at times. One example of a way that it can be good is that it can help to protect your idea from duplication for a period of time depending on the terms of your patent. It can help to make your product more marketable. By having a lock so to speak on the design, it may help to bring potential buyers to the table with more interest in having what it is that you have.

These are just a couple of the positive things that may happen if you get a patent. Certainly every person’s experience will be different. Ultimately if you want one, the choice is up to you.