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4 years ago

Which of the following is NOT a valid condition for denying a patent application?Select one:

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prohojiy [21]4 years ago

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Answer:

The answer is a. The "invention" sought to be patented is actually a living creature.

Explanation:

That is the answer. Because by the law, you actually "CAN" patent a living creature or an organism that you invented and that does not exist naturally.

So, a patent application CAN NOT be denied on the grounds that the invention is a living thing.

However, if a plant or any organism exists in nature and has reproduced, then it cannot be patented. Because then it has become a natural occurrence. This is a stern limitation and a criteria put on patents for living organisms.

Patenting living organism such as anti bacteria and bacteria is common in pharmaceutical industry while patenting unique seed types are common in agricultural sector.

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3 years ago

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a. $161,350

b. $398,050

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Factory utilities $16,500

Depreciation on factory equipment $12,650

Indirect factory labor $48,900

Indirect materials $70,800

Factory manager's salary $8,000

Property taxes on factory building $2,500

Factory repairs $2,000

Total $161,350

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Total $398,050

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Depreciation on delivery trucks $3,800

Sales salaries $48,400

Repairs to office equipment $1,300

Advertising $23,000

Office supplies used $4,640

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