In Terms of Priority in Filing a Patent Application, the United

question 44

Multiple Choice

In terms of priority in filing a patent application, the United States uses a first-to-________ system.

• A) file
• B) invent
• C) manufacture
• D) sell
• E) validate

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Definitions:

Suffix

a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to form a new word or alter its function.

Solicit

To ask for or try to obtain something from someone.

Suffix

A set of letters placed at the end of a word to alter its meaning or convert it into another part of speech.

Pin

A small, slender piece of metal used for securing or attaching things, or as a marker.