Which of the Following Facts Is Not True of Patents

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following facts is not true of patents?

• A)Only the owner of the technology can apply for a patent.
• B)If a new technology is created by an employee, the owner is the employer.
• C)A standard patent grants protection for 20 years.
• D)A patent does not give the owner the exclusive right to exploit the new technology.

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Definitions:

Union Recognition

The formal acknowledgment by an employer that a labor union represents the collective interests of its workers, often followed by collective bargaining.

Better Wages

An improvement in the compensation that workers receive for their labor, often a key objective of labor unions and worker advocacy groups.

National Labor Relations Act

A foundational piece of U.S. legislation, established in 1935, that protects workers' rights to organize, to bargain collectively, and to engage in other activities related to collective bargaining and mutual aid.

Employer's Willingness

An indication of how open or receptive an employer is to engaging in practices such as negotiations, improvements, or concessions in the workplace.