Ric Designs a New Computer Hard Drive, Which He Names

question 65

Multiple Choice

Ric designs a new computer hard drive, which he names "Sci Phi." He also writes the operating manual to be included with each final product. Most appropriate for patent protection is

• A) the hard drive.
• B) the "newness" of the hard drive.
• C) the hard drive's algorithms.
• D) the operating manual.

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