In the State Street Case Discussed in the Text,what Change

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the State Street case discussed in the text,what change was made to patent law?

• A) Copyright protection was extended to previously noncopyrighted works once they are available over the Internet.
• B) Computerized online business operating plans and arrangements were determined to be eligible for patent protection.
• C) Invention promoters were determined to be liable to inventors for damages caused.
• D) Patent protection was determined to apply during the provisional period.

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Definitions:

Moral Intensity

The degree to which a situation or decision has ethical significance, influencing individuals’ moral judgments and behaviors.

Utilitarianism Rule

A principle in ethics stating that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined in terms of the wellbeing of sentient entities.

MARS Model

A framework describing four factors—Motivation, Ability, Role perceptions, and Situational factors—that affect individual behavior and performance.

Individual Behavior

Actions, mannerisms, and reactions of a single person, influenced by their environment, personality, emotions, and values.