The Type of Patent That May Be Granted to Developers

question 43

Multiple Choice

The type of patent that may be granted to developers of new and non-obvious ornamental features of manufactured articles is called a(n) :

• A) design patent.
• B) functional or utility patent.
• C) improvement patent.
• D) plant patent.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain that regulates hormones, temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Zona Glomerulosa

The outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, responsible for the production of aldosterone, which regulates blood pressure and electrolyte balance.

Acinar Cells

Cells that form acinus, secreting substances in the pancreas and salivary glands.

Zona Reticularis

The zone of the adrenal gland that secretes sex steroids, situated deepest within the adrenal cortex.