In the Context of Patentable Subject Matter,which of the Following

question 83

Multiple Choice

In the context of patentable subject matter,which of the following characteristics about an invention indicates that something is new and different from the prior art?

• A) nonobviousness
• B) utility
• C) novelty
• D) tarnishment
• E) preemption

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Definitions:

Interacting Groups

Groups of individuals who come together to achieve common goals and are characterized by regular communication and interdependence.

Trust

The confidence or belief in the integrity, reliability, and fairness of a person or system.

Nominal Group Technique

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone in the group and is used to generate and prioritize ideas.

Brainstorming

A group creativity technique designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution of a problem.