Which of the Following Is Not a Criterion That Must

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a criterion that must be satisfied before a patent can be granted?

• A) The subject of the patent must be patentable.
• B) The subject of the patent must be fixed.
• C) The object of the patent must be useful.
• D) The object of the patent must be novel.
• E) The object of the patent must be nonobvious.

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Definitions:

Redesign

The process of changing or modifying the design of a product, service, or system to improve functionality or aesthetics.

Throughput

The time required to move orders through the production process, from receipt to delivery.

Rated Capacity

The maximum amount of output that a system, facility, or machine is designed to produce under specified conditions.

Expected Output

The anticipated quantity or result produced by a process or system within a certain period.