Juana, a Researcher in the Field of Physics, Has Created

question 57

Multiple Choice

Juana, a researcher in the field of physics, has created a new way of operating hydraulic equipment at a minimal operational cost. She wants to acquire a patent for her work. Choose the most appropriate reason that might make Juana think otherwise and not apply for a patent for her invention.

• A) The acquired patent will not grant her invention protection in foreign countries.
• B) With inventions related to physics, she cannot ask for government sanctions against patent infringers.
• C) Patent applications take a long time to be processed as they are the cheapest form of protecting intellectual property.
• D) She will need to disclose in full to the issuing authority the technical details of the invention.

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