With Patents

question 63

Multiple Choice

With patents:

• A) there is standardization, to some degree, through the Paris Union.
• B) there is no standardization, so often companies such as Nestlé file many patent applications in different countries.
• C) total harmonization has been reached through UN accords and the EPO.
• D) an inventor is automatically granted rights to her invention as long as she completes a patent filing.
• E) the first person to file is the one who receives patent protection.

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Definitions:

Synovial Fluid

A viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints, serving as a lubricant to reduce friction between the articular cartilages during movement.

Collagen

A key structural protein found in skin, bones, tendons, and other connective tissues, responsible for providing strength and elasticity.

Joint Capsule

A saclike structure surrounding a joint, providing protection and support, containing synovial fluid which lubricates the joint.

Mucous Membrane

A layer of epithelial tissue that lines various cavities in the body and secretes mucus, which is involved in moisture regulation and protection against infection.