If an Invention Was Known or Used by Others in This

question 383

Multiple Choice

If an invention was known or used by others in this country, or patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country, before the invention thereof by the applicant for patent then:

• A) the invention can only be patented for 10 years
• B) the invention can only be patented for 5 years
• C) the invention cannot be patented without a 5 year grace period
• D) the invention can only be patented in some states
• E) none of the other choices are correct

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Definitions:

Credit

A financial term denoting an arrangement where goods, services, or money is received with the promise of future payment.

Sellers

Individuals or entities engaged in providing goods or services to buyers in exchange for payment.

Priority

Priority refers to the state of being earlier in order, time, or importance, often determining the sequence for dealing with multiple items or tasks.

Creditor

An individual or institution to whom money is owed.