The _____ Protects Inventors from Infringers Who Would Violate a Patent

question 28

Multiple Choice

The _____ protects inventors from infringers who would violate a patent by making small, insignificant changes in the claims.

• A) doctrine of  ultra vires
• B) America Invents Act
• C) D octrine of Fair Use
• D) doctrine of equivalents
• E) doctrine of  precedent

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Definitions:

Relatively Short

The term "relatively short" refers to a period of time that is short in comparison to other relevant timeframes or expectations.

Technological Changes

The overall process of invention, innovation, and diffusion of technology or processes.

Direct Lease

A lease where the lessor purchases the asset and then leases it directly to the lessee, without using a lease intermediary.

End User

The ultimate consumer of a product or service, who uses it for its intended purpose.