Beth, an Inventor, Has Claimed Two Separate and Distinct Inventions

question 24

Short Answer

Beth, an inventor, has claimed two separate and distinct inventions in her patent application. In such a case, the examiner will issue a[n] ______ , requiring Beth to limit her application to one invention (and the other may then be pursued in a separate application).

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Definitions:

Expected Benefit Approaches

A method used in actuarial analysis or in benefits planning, projecting the future benefits to be received, often for purposes of pension plan funding or insurance.

Unverifiable

Pertaining to information or data that cannot be confirmed or corroborated through evidence or additional sources.

Unreliable

Lacking consistency, dependability, or accuracy in information, data, or result.

Cumulative Weighted Average Expenditures

The total cost of investments or expenditures over a period, weighted by the time each amount was invested or incurred, used in capital budgeting or to calculate interest during construction.