Which of the Following Statements Is True of Patenting a Scientific

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of patenting a scientific principle?

• A)Patent for a scientific principle has to be applied for directly at the U.S.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
• B)A scientific principle can only be patented once a universal consensus has been reached on its validity.
• C)Patent for a scientific principle has to be applied for at the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office.
• D)A scientific principle can only be patented if it is a part of the tangible environment.

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Definitions:

Purging Behavior

Actions undertaken to rid the body of consumed food or substances, often associated with eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa.

Laxative

A substance used to stimulate bowel movements, often used to treat constipation.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by methods to avoid weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.

Binge Eating Disorder

An eating disorder marked by periods of uncontrolled, excessive eating, followed by feelings of shame or guilt.