Which of the Following Statements Is True of Design Patents

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of design patents?

• A) The duration of a design patent is 14 years from the date of issue.
• B) It is given to products that have undergone new compositions of matter or improvements.
• C) It is applied to useful, functional inventions.
• D) It also covers all other inventions that are under the purview of plant patents.
• E) It excludes the appearance of a product in considering the patent for a product.

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Definitions:

Indohyus

An extinct genus of even-toed ungulate that lived about 48 to 41 million years ago, believed to be an early relative of whales.

Pakicetus

An extinct genus of early whales living in the Eocene epoch, illustrating a significant stage in the transition from land to sea creatures.

Modern-day Whales

Current species of whales that descended from land-dwelling ancestors through a series of evolutionary transitions over millions of years.

Hippopotamus

A large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its large size, semi-aquatic habits, and aggressive nature.