Patents, copyrights, and trademarks are all types of intellectual property, which are in turn a form of intangible personal property.

Desmond invented a new type of charger that allows a person to fully recharge their smartphone in only one minute. To protect her invention, she obtains a patent for it.  Desmond sells the charger and it ships with a printed instruction manual.  The printed instruction manual is protected by copyright.  Desmond designed a distinctive logo to create a "brand identity" for her new device  The logo is protected by trademark law.  

Create a scenario that illustrates something that could be patented, something that could be copyrighted, and something that could be protected by a trademark. You can either create your own items or point out common examples that already exist.

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