Which of the Following Conditions Is Not Necessary for the Granting

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is not necessary for the granting of a patent:

• A)Novelty, no part of prior art.
• B)Demonstrated commercial or financial potential.
• C)Inventive step, non-obvious.
• D)Demonstrated application or utility.

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Definitions:

Altered States of Consciousness

Conditions in which the mind perceives, experiences, or interprets reality differently, often due to meditation, drugs, sleep, or psychological conditions.

Shamanic Experience

A spiritual practice or experience involving a shaman who enters altered states of consciousness to interact with the spirit world for healing or guidance.

Official Rituals

Ceremonial acts conducted in a formal and recognized manner, often by religious or governmental institutions.

Descent System

The method by which membership in a clan, tribe, or community is determined based on the lineage from an ancestor, following either the maternal or paternal lines or both.