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:

Executory

Pertaining to a contract or agreement in which not all obligations or terms have yet been fulfilled by the involved parties.

Partially Performed

Refers to a contract or agreement that has been started but not completed, fulfilling some but not all obligations.

Adequacy of Consideration

A legal principle assessing whether the value exchanged in a contract is reasonable and fair to both parties.

Breach-of-Contract

An act of breaking the terms set out in a contract, which can lead to legal consequences and damages.