The First Step in Receiving a Patent for the Invention

question 103

Multiple Choice

The first step in receiving a patent for the invention is to:

• A)document the device.
• B)search existing patents.
• C)establish the invention's novelty.
• D)prove the origination of the idea.

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FLSA

The Fair Labor Standards Act, a US law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, and other employment standards.

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