Asked by Debbie Mezzich on May 25, 2024
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A _________ is an official document that grants the holder exclusive rights on an invention or a process for a specified period of time.
A) copyright
B) patent
C) trade secret
D) trademark
Patent
A document that grants the holder exclusive rights on an invention or process for a specified period of time, currently 20 years.
Exclusive Rights
Specific rights granted to an individual or entity, allowing them to use, produce, or sell something without interference or replication by others.
- Understand the legal protections like patents and copyrights and their durations.
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Patrick GutualMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A patent is the correct answer because it is an official legal document that gives the inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period, typically 20 years.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the legal protections like patents and copyrights and their durations.