Asked by Lonette McMorris on May 31, 2024
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Which of the following must be satisfied in order for a patent,other than a design patent,to be granted?
A) The object of the patent must be antiquated.
B) The object of the patent must be non-utilitarian.
C) The object of the patent must be obvious.
D) The object of the patent must be non-obvious.
E) The object of the patent must be novel,useful,and nonobvious.
Non-Obvious
In the context of patents, it refers to an invention that is not evident to someone with ordinary skill in the particular field of the invention.
Patent
A legal document granting the holder exclusive rights to an invention, design, or process for a certain period.
Obvious
Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
- Understand the criteria necessary for patent eligibility and the rights granted by patents.
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Nestle ButlerMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
For a patent to be granted,the following three criteria must be satisfied: the object of the patent must be novel,or new; the object must be useful,unless it is a design; and the object must be nonobvious.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the criteria necessary for patent eligibility and the rights granted by patents.