In an Article About the Patents Held by the Research

question 81

Multiple Choice

In an article about the patents held by the Research Services Office at the University of British Columbia, it was written that none of the patents were there because someone set out to invent something new. "If we knew what it was that creates innovation, we would all be millionaires... it's chance, brilliance, an offhand remark...." We know that to obtain a patent we need to have created an "invention." Which of the following best defines a patentable invention?

• A) A unique mark identifying a business or product
• B) An original artistic work
• C) A significant scientific principle
• D) A new and useful machine
• E) Novel information used in a person's business which gives him or her a competitive edge

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Definitions:

Ecofeminist

A movement that combines ecological concerns with feminist perspectives, emphasizing the link between the exploitation of nature and the oppression of women.

Agricultural Societies

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Human Centredness

An approach or perspective that places human beings at the center of considerations, often in the context of design, technology, or ethics.

Stewardship Worldview

A philosophy that emphasizes responsible management and care for the natural environment and resources.