The Term of a Utility Patent Is

question 63

Multiple Choice

The term of a utility patent is:

• A) 7 years from the date the patent is granted
• B) 15 years from the date of the initial application
• C) 15 years from the date the patent is granted
• D) 20 years from the date of the initial application
• E) 20 years from the date the patent is granted

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Definitions:

Pharmaceutical Industry

The sector of health care that deals with the development, production, and marketing of drugs and medications.

Emotionality

The quality or state of being emotional; the degree to which someone experiences and expresses emotions.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are typically experienced as unpleasant, such as sadness, anger, fear, and jealousy.

Optimistic Thinking

A mindset characterized by expecting positive outcomes or focusing on the most hopeful aspects of a situation.