A Patent Applicant Must Demonstrate That an Invention Is Useful

question 28

True/False

A patent applicant must demonstrate that an invention is useful to receive a patent.

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Definitions:

Binding

Having legal force or effect; obligating parties to comply with the terms set forth in a contract or agreement.

Courts

The governmental institutions authorized to settle disputes between parties in legal matters.

Persuasive Authorities

Sources of law, such as cases or statutes from other jurisdictions, that a court may consider for guidance but are not binding.

Binding

Refers to an agreement, decision, or result that cannot be legally changed or reversed.