How Many Years of Protection Are Granted to Patents Newly

question 168

Multiple Choice

How many years of protection are granted to patents newly registered in Canada?

• A)10 years.
• B)17 years.
• C)20 years.
• D)30 years.
• E)50 years.

---

Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, which plays a crucial role in converting sound vibrations into neural signals.

Pitch Determination

The process of identifying the frequency of a sound, which dictates how high or low it appears to a listener.

Sound Waves

Noise that is transmitted through the air or another vehicle, becoming detectable when it encounters the ears of either people or animals.

Decibels

A unit of measurement for sound intensity or loudness, indicating the level of noise in comparison to a reference sound.