COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

ETHICS IN COMPUTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose the correct definition of Patent:
A
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a problem.
B
Permit the owner to “include” others from making, using, selling, offering for sale, and importing a product or service embodying the invention.
C
Permit the owner to “exclude” others from making, using, selling, offering for sale, and importing a product or service embodying the invention.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a problem. To get a patent, technical information about the invention must be disclosed to the public in a patent application.

Detailed explanation-2: -A patent for an invention is granted by government to the inventor, giving the inventor the right to stop others, for a limited period, from making, using or selling the invention without their permission.

Detailed explanation-3: -A patent is an exclusive right granted by the state for the protection of an invention. The patent grants to its holder the exclusive right to use or exploit the invention and prevent third parties from using it without consent.

Detailed explanation-4: -A patent is an exclusive right granted for a specified period (generally 20 years) for a new way of doing something or a new technical solution to a problem-an invention.

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