Which of the Following Is True of a Patent

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a patent?

• A) The laws governing patent protection are universal and do not differ from country to country.
• B) A patent granted in one country provides protection in all other countries as well.
• C) In the U.S., an inventor can publish an invention up to a year before applying for the patent.
• D) Discovery of scientific principles that pertain to natural laws can be patented.

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Definitions:

Manual Labor

Work that requires physical activity and is often of a strenuous nature, typically not requiring a high level of education.

Day Labor

Work hired and paid for on a daily basis, often manual labor performed by individuals who are temporarily employed.

Whig Party

A political party in the United States during the mid-19th century that was opposed to the policies of the Democratic Party and supported modernization and economic protectionism.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation and strong identification with one's country and culture, often prioritizing national interests over global ones.