Woody Has Invented a Method for Instantly Analyzing Perfume, Breaking

question 13

Multiple Choice

Woody has invented a method for instantly analyzing perfume, breaking it down into its component chemicals and reproducing the scent. He is so excited about his invention; he wants to tell the world. Which of the following examples of disclosure would be fatal to a patent claim?

• A) He invites local cosmetics store owners over to see if any of them would be interested in buying the invention.
• B) He presents the invention to his lawyer to ask for advice on how to go about patenting it.
• C) He tells his number one employee, on faith of a signed confidentiality agreement.
• D) He tells his wife that he thinks he has finally cracked the scent code.
• E) None of the above would be fatal to patentability.