Felix Has Designed a Pair of Sunglasses That Can Be

question 36

Multiple Choice

Felix has designed a pair of sunglasses that can be folded and put into a case that easily fits into a shirt or pant pocket.Felix wants to know if he can receive a patent on this invention.Which of the following responses would be most accurate according to U.S.patent law?

• A) He cannot receive a patent as the invention is only eligible for a copyright protection.
• B) He cannot receive a patent since he is merely making the sunglasses more portable.
• C) He cannot receive a patent as the invention is not useful.
• D) He can receive a patent as the invention is a tangible product.

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