Ryan Invents a New Kind of Pen for Taking Notes

question 59

Multiple Choice

Ryan invents a new kind of pen for taking notes in history classes.Which of the following is NOT a necessary step in obtaining a patent for Ryan's invention?

• A)Proving that the invention is novel
• B)Proving that the invention is marketable
• C)Proving that the invention is useful
• D)Proving that the invention is not obvious in light of current technology

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