Which of the Following Is True of Patents

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of patents?

• A) For an invention to be patented, it has to be novel, useful, and obvious.
• B) A patent number is assigned to a patent that is granted.
• C) Patents last for an indefinite period of time and are the sole property of the inventor.
• D) The patent term for a given patent begins to run from the date the patent is granted.

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