You have invented a new machine that you feel is novel, useful and non obvious. You would like to protect it so that you can have exclusive rights to manufacture and use it$.$ Answer the following questions about the process.

What type of intellectual property protection is appropriate?

Briefly explain the process for obtaining this type of protection.

If another inventor claims to have invented the same machine, how will it be determined which of you should receive this protection according to the Leahy$-$Smith America Invents Act?

How long will your invention be protected?

What can you do if someone else begins to manufacture your machine without your permission? If you are a successful plaintiff in this kind of lawsuit, explain two things the judge could order the defendant to do$.$