Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Patent

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the patent period in the United States?

• A)It follows the first-to-file rule.
• B)The patent term begins to run from the date the patent application is filed.
• C)The patent term begins to run from the date the patent is issued.
• D)The patent period for an invention is 17 years.

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Definitions:

Dry

indicates a lack of moisture or water content.

Uncompacted Clay

Clay that has not been compressed, retaining a high water content and low strength.

Unsaturated Zone

The layer of ground above the water table where soil and rock particles are not fully saturated with water.

Saturated Zone

The layer of an aquifer in which all the pores and rock fractures are filled with water.