Intro to Intellectual Property: Patents

Question 1

Remedies available to a patent owner whose patent rights have been infringed include all of the following except _____.

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maximum monetary damages

Question 2

The main result of the America Invents Act is that the United States will _____.

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harmonize its patent laws with other countries

Question 3

On April 10, 2013, who has priority to obtain a patent for an invention? The individual who is the _____.

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first to file

Question 4

On April 10, 2012, who has priority to obtain a patent for an invention? The individual who is the _____.

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first to invent

Question 5

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is under the following Department: _____.

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Department of Commerce

Question 6

A patent, once issued, lasts for _____ years from the date of its application.

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twenty

Question 7

A patent owner cannot exclude others from _____ his or her invention.

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improving upon

Question 8

Which of the following is not a patent requirement?

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nature-made

Question 9

Which of the following is the most popular type of patent applied for?

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utility

Question 10

A patent application should be filed with the _____.

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US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Intro to Intellectual Property: Patents Answers