Eugene Received a Patent That Was Issued for an Object

question 4

Multiple Choice

Eugene received a patent that was issued for an object he invented. How long does Eugene have the exclusive right to produce, sell, and use the object of the patent from the date of application?

• A) Five years
• B) Ten years
• C) Twenty years
• D) Thirty years
• E) Fifty

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Definitions:

Sociologists

Scholars and practitioners who study the development, structure, and functioning of human society, including the complex interactions and relationships within it.

Signs

Symbols that stand for or convey an idea.

Symbolic Culture

The aspect of culture that includes nonmaterial cultural elements such as beliefs, practices, values, and symbols that have meaning and significance in society.

Material Culture

The physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture, including buildings, artwork, tools, and clothing.