Which of the Following Would Generally Not Be Patentable

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would generally not be patentable?

• A) a mathematical formula that allows one to calculate the gross national product
• B) a new business method that streamlines and improves production
• C) a business process that changes water into wine
• D) an engine that runs on water

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Definitions:

Squatting Position

A posture where one lowers the body into a crouching stance, resting on the balls of the feet with the knees fully bent.

Semi-Seated Position

A posture where an individual is partially sitting, with their buttocks supported but not in a fully seated or reclined position.

Medical Model

A model of illness that treats mental disorders as a physical disease, implying that they can be treated through medical intervention.

Drugged

The condition of having one's physical or mental state altered by taking drugs, typically without the person's consent or in a way that is harmful.