Phil Invents "PhutureNow," New Web Site Design Software,and Applies for a Patent.If

question 21

Multiple Choice

Phil invents "PhutureNow," new Web site design software,and applies for a patent.If Phil is granted a patent,his invention will be protected

• A)for ten years.
• B)for twenty years.
• C)for the life of the inventor plus seventy years.
• D)forever.

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