Kendra Wrote a Computer Program Containing Software Algorithms That Can

question 34

Multiple Choice

Kendra wrote a computer program containing software algorithms that can predict the success of a movie before it has been released.Is this patentable?

• A) No, but she can get a copyright on it.
• B) Yes, since a Supreme Court ruling in 1998 upheld a patent on software algorithms.
• C) No, but she can trademark it.
• D) No, she should seek trade secret protection.

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Definitions:

Incremental Cost

The additional cost associated with producing one more unit of output, useful for decision-making on production levels.

Opportunity Cost

The evasion of possible gains from diverse options by firmly deciding on one.

Alternative Foregone

The next best choice available to someone who has made a decision, also known as the opportunity cost.

Opportunity Costs

The financial downside to eschewing the next top alternative in the spectrum of choices.