Albert Has Created a New Technology That He Wants to Patent.Which

question 34

Multiple Choice

Albert has created a new technology that he wants to patent.Which of the following disclosures, done before filing a patent application, would not prevent his patent application from being successful?

• A)Albert telling his friend Einstein about the new technology over coffee.
• B)Albert giving out samples of the new technology at a 'tech-fair' to measure public response to his technology.
• C)Albert showing the technology to several banks while seeking finance to market his new technology.
• D)Albert consulting a patent attorney for advice.

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Definitions:

Motivator-Hygiene Model

A theory by Frederick Herzberg that suggests job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from different factors: motivators lead to satisfaction while hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction.

Hygiene Factors

Factors related to job dissatisfaction, such as salary, working conditions, and company policies, according to Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory.

Motivators

Factors or incentives that encourage a person to act or work harder.

Achievement Motivation

A desire to accomplish goals and excel in tasks, driving individuals to succeed.