Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Patent

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the patent period in the United States?

• A)It follows the first-to-file rule.
• B)The patent period for an invention is 17 years.
• C)The patent term begins to run from the date the patent application is filed.
• D)The patent term begins to run from the date the patent is issued.

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