Which of the following statements is true of a patent? A patent granted in one c
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Which of the following statements is true of a patent?
A patent granted in one country provides protection in all other countries as well.
The laws governing patent protection are universal and do not differ from country to country.
Discovery of scientific principles that pertain to natural laws can be patented.
In the United States, an inventor can publish an invention up to a year before applying for the patent.
A patent granted in one country provides protection in all other countries as well.
The laws governing patent protection are universal and do not differ from country to country.
Discovery of scientific principles that pertain to natural laws can be patented.
In the United States, an inventor can publish an invention up to a year before applying for the patent.
Explanation / Answer
A patent granted in one country in valid in only that country and an inventor has to apply separately in other countries. Hence the first statement is wrong.
Laws governing patent protection are different in different countries. Hence this statement is also wrong.
Natural laws can not be patented, hence this statement is also wrong.
An inventor can pu lish an invention up to a year before applying for the patent, this statement is TRUE.
Hence the correct option is d. In the United States, an inventor can publish an invention up to a year before applying for the patent.
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