A Design Patent

question 36

Multiple Choice

A design patent:

• A)has a duration of 14 years.
• B)refers to ornamental designs for manufactured products.
• C)requires a showing of novelty, ornamentality, and nonobviousness.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Divisional Structures

An organizational structure where operations are divided into smaller, semi-autonomous units or divisions based on product, service, market, or geography.

Healthy Rivalries

Competitive relationships that encourage improvement and excellence without leading to negative outcomes.

Available Resources

The assets, both tangible and intangible, that are at an organization’s disposal for use in achieving its objectives.

Geographical Structures

Organizational structures that are based on geographical regions, allowing companies to address local preferences and operations.