Paulette's Patent Agent Submitted Her Patent Application to the Canadian

question 15

Multiple Choice

Paulette's patent agent submitted her patent application to the Canadian patent office (CPO) . The CPO stamped the application, noting a June 1, 2013, filing date. What must Paulette do so that her patent application won't be deemed abandoned?

• A) remit payment of patent maintenance fees annually each June
• B) request a delay for time to test the invention in the market
• C) request the requisite examination prior to June 1, 2018
• D) require the use of "patent pending" on her invention

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