COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND PRIVACY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Yes
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No
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -You cannot get a patent for an existing product for two reasons. First, you are not the inventor. Second, the existing product is not new (i.e., novel). But, nonobvious improvements to the product and new uses for an old product can be patented.
Detailed explanation-2: -The simple answer is no-you cannot patent an idea for an invention. The invention itself has to be produced or a patent application containing the invention must be filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While all inventions start with an idea, not every idea can be called an invention.
Detailed explanation-3: -An invention does not have to be an entirely new device, process or product. It can be-and is most likely to be-an improvement to an existing invention. About 90% of patents are for improvements to existing patented inventions.