In an Article About the Patents Held by the Research

question 58

Multiple Choice

In an article about the patents held by the Research Services Office at the University,it was written that none of the patents were there because someone set out to invent something new."If we knew what it was that creates innovation,we would all be millionaires ...it's chance,brilliance,an offhand remark ...." We know that to obtain a patent we need to have created an "invention." Which of the following best defines a patentable invention?

• A) a new and useful machine
• B) an original artistic work
• C) a significant scientific principle
• D) novel information used in a person's business which gives him or her a competitive edge
• E) a unique mark identifying a business or product

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Definitions:

Intimate Group

A small, close-knit group characterized by strong emotional ties, warmth, and a high degree of personal interaction.

Economic Security

The condition of having stable income or other resources to support a standard of living now and in the foreseeable future.

Material Resources

Tangible assets and resources such as cash, real estate, and personal property that can be used to achieve goals or meet needs.

Family's Function

The various roles and responsibilities families perform, such as emotional support, socialization, and providing for members' physical needs, contributing to the well-being and continuation of society.