The Three Major Categories of Patents Are Design Patents, Business

question 44

Multiple Choice

The three major categories of patents are design patents, business method patents, and ____ patents.

• A)utility
• B)prior art
• C)manufacture
• D)obviousness
• E)None of these choices

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A mechanical device that allows continuous linear or rotary motion in one direction while preventing motion in the opposite direction.

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Radial Marks

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