Prior Public Disclosure May Prevent a New Technology from Being

question 17

Multiple Choice

Prior public disclosure may prevent a new technology from being patented.Which of the following is not a 'public disclosure'?

• A)An inventor writing an article about their invention published in a science journal.
• B)An inventor discussing their successfully completed invention with a fellow scientist.
• C)An inventor discussing the details of their invention with a patent attorney.
• D)An inventor giving an interview on television about the invention.

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Definitions:

Marginal Damage Cost

The additional cost incurred from producing one more unit of a good or service, which often relates to the negative externalities or damages caused by the increase in production.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total production cost that results from making one additional unit of a product.

Tradeable Pollution Permits

Tradable Pollution Permits are a market-based approach to controlling pollution by providing economic incentives for achieving reductions in the emissions of pollutants.

Government-Involved

Describes situations or sectors where the government plays a significant role in regulation, ownership, or provision of services.