A. First Possession

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Which of the following would NOT be considered patentable subject matter under 35 U.S.C. §101?

An abstract idea for a new software algorithm

A physical law governing the behavior of a specific element (correct)

A human-made microorganism that is non-naturally occurring

A new and useful microorganism created by a scientist

In the context of property rights, which of the following rights refers to the ability to control how a property is used?

Right of exclusion

Right of control (correct)

Right of enjoyment

Right of possession

According to the 'Bundle of Rights' theory in property law, which right allows the owner to keep others off the property?

Right of possession

Right of control

Right of disposition

Right of exclusion (correct)

Which case established that a live, human-made microorganism is patentable subject matter?

Diamond v. Chakrabarty (1980) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements could make an invention patentable under U.S. law?

Being a unique and non-obvious technical advancement over existing technology Signup and view all the answers

In intellectual property law, what does 'enablement' refer to?

Describing an invention in detail for someone skilled in the field to use it Signup and view all the answers

What type of interest does an actor have in abandoned property if their effort to possess it is interrupted by unlawful acts?

Pre-possessory interest Signup and view all the answers

According to Gray's rule, what is the difference between touching and taking in relation to property rights?

Touching is equivalent to taking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT covered under the Copyright Act of 1976, according to the provided text?

Ideas Signup and view all the answers

For how long does protection extend under the Copyright Act of 1976 for an author's work created after January 1, 1978?

Author's life + 70 years Signup and view all the answers

What term describes goods that when one person uses them, it does not prevent others from using them?

Nonrivalrous Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for intellectual property works under the provided text?

Creativity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a right granted to the patent holder?

Right to fair use of the patented innovation Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a patent term after applying with the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)?

20 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including granted patents in a public registry?

To facilitate patent licensing Signup and view all the answers

What type of creations are protected by patents?

Inventions and designs Signup and view all the answers

In the context of patents, what does 'novelty' refer to?

The invention not being previously identical in form in public prior art Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is one of the five principal elements of patentability?

Invention fitting in a general category of patentable subject matter Signup and view all the answers