According to the Public Use Doctrine for Patents, ________

question 42

Multiple Choice

According to the public use doctrine for patents, ________.

• A)a patent will not be granted if the invention was already in public use for one year before filing application
• B)an invention cannot be used in the public domain prior to it being granted a patent
• C)the inventor has to test his invention in the public domain, to measure its validity, before being granted a patent
• D)the invention will come into the public domain once its term period has expired

---

Definitions:

Abdominal Distention

The outward expansion of the abdomen, often due to gas, fluid accumulation, or enlargement of organs, causing discomfort.

Endometriosis

A painful disorder in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside of it.

Ovarian Cancer

A malignant tumor in the ovary, marked by symptoms that may include abdominal bloating, pain, and changes in menstrual patterns.

HPV Vaccines

Vaccines designed to prevent infection by the human papillomavirus, which can lead to cervical and other types of cancers.