The Term of a Utility Patent Is

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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:

Billion Years

A unit of time equal to 1,000 million years, often used in geology, astronomy, and describing the age and evolution of the Earth and universe.

Millipede

A class of invertebrates characterized by having two pairs of jointed legs on most body segments, known for their slow movement and detritivorous diet.

Tetrapod

Vertebrate animals having four limbs or limb-like appendages, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, as well as their extinct ancestors.

Land Animal

An organism that lives primarily or exclusively on land rather than in water or air.