Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Law

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to the law governing patents?

• A)In exchange for the monopoly given under the Patent Act,the owner of the patent must disclose the invention in its entirety.
• B)A patent will only be granted if the invention has been the subject of a publication of over one year prior to the application.
• C)Generally,if a patent is developed by an employee,the employer has the right to obtain the patent.
• D)An amendment to the Patent Act allows patent protection automatically.
• E)Computer programs can only be copyrighted (i.e.,they cannot be patented).

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Definitions:

Nickelodeons

Early 20th-century small cinema venues in the United States that showed short films for a nickel.

Mass-Consumption Society

A society characterized by the high consumption of goods and services by a large number of people, partly driven by mass production and mass marketing techniques.

Vaudeville Shows

A genre of multi-act entertainment popular in the United States and Canada from the early 1880s until the early 1930s, featuring a mixture of specialty acts such as burlesque comedy, song, and dance.

Industrial Freedom

The concept advocating for the freedom of individuals to work in industries without excessive regulation or restrictions, emphasizing economic independence and innovation.