The Owner of an Original Invention Who Has Not Yet

question 16

Multiple Choice

The owner of an original invention who has not yet applied for patent protection has demonstrated it to potential investors at two public meetings.Could the owner be denied a patent registration because of these demonstrations?

• A)Yes.It is illegal to make any fundraising efforts of any kind before the patent has been granted.
• B)Yes.An invention that has been publicised in any way may be denied registration.
• C)No,provided the owner did this within the grace period that is allowed prior to the filing of a complete application.
• D)No,provided the demonstration did not involve any commercial purpose,such as selling the invention to consumers.

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Definitions:

Harmony

A state of peaceful understanding and cooperation among individuals or groups, characterized by lack of conflict and mutual compatibility.

Short Run

In the short run, refers to a period of time during which certain conditions or variables are viewed as fixed, often used in economic contexts to analyze immediate effects.

Escalating Argument

A disagreement that intensifies in severity or intensity over time, often leading to heightened conflict.

Intervene

To come between disputing people, groups, or forces in order to prevent or alter a result or course of events.