Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Patent

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the patent period in the United States?

• A) It follows the first-to-invent rule.
• B) The patent period for an invention is 17 years.
• C) The patent term begins to run from the date the patent application is filed.
• D) The patent term begins to run from the date the patent is issued.

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