In an Article About the Patents Held by the Research

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Multiple Choice

In an article about the patents held by the Research Services Office at the University of Waterloo, it was written that none of the patents were there because someone set out to invent something new. "If we knew what it was that creates innovation, we would all be millionaires... it's chance, brilliance, an offhand remark...." We know that to obtain a patent we need to have created an "invention." Which of the following best defines a patentable invention?

• A) A new and useful machine
• B) An original artistic work
• C) A significant scientific principle
• D) Novel information used in a person's business which gives him or her a competitive edge
• E) A unique mark identifying a business or product

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Definitions:

Diversity

The inclusion and representation of different groups of people, including those of various races, cultures, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities.

Individual Differences

Variations among people in their qualities or attributes, such as abilities, personality traits, or learning styles.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Cultural Pluralism

The existence of multiple distinct cultures within a society, where each is respected and valued for their differences.