Even with a patent it's not that easy to stop someone from copying your invention. They can just change it a little bit and tada, now it's not a violation. Or

Even with a patent it's not that easy to stop someone from copying your invention. They can just change it a little bit and tada, now it's not a violation. Or a company in China can clone everything about your invention, right down to the marketing copy and aspects of the branding. Then they can buy placement on amazon.com to steal your market and drink your milkshake essentially zero consequences.