A Patent May Be Granted For

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patent may be granted for:

• A)processes.
• B)designs.
• C)plants
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Merchandise Available

The total quantity of goods available for sale, including beginning inventory plus purchases made during the period.

Estimated Gross Profit

An approximate calculation of a company's gross profit, predicted based on past data and future projections.

Fiscal Year

A twelve-month period used for accounting purposes and preparing financial statements, which may differ from the calendar year.

FIFO Perpetual

A continuous inventory system where the cost of goods sold is calculated using the FIFO method, consistently updating the inventory and cost records after each transaction.