John and Robert Have Been Working Together for the Last

question 138

Multiple Choice

John and Robert have been working together for the last three years on building a prototype for a new type of hand glider that has modified wings allowing for longer flights. What type of patent should they obtain?

• A) design patent
• B) utility patent
• C) plant patent
• D) trademark patent

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Definitions:

Opposable Thumb

A thumb that can be moved into position to touch the fingers, enabling grasping and manipulation of objects.

Primates

An order of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, characterized by large brains, forward-facing eyes, and opposable thumbs.

Australopithecus Afarensis

An extinct hominin species known for the famous fossil "Lucy," significant for understanding early human evolution.

Homo Erectus

An extinct species of early human that lived throughout most of the Pleistocene geological epoch, known for its ability to walk upright.