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Which of the following would NOT be considered patentable subject matter under 35 U.S.C. §101?
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?
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?
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?
Which case established that a live, human-made microorganism is patentable subject matter?
Which of the following elements could make an invention patentable under U.S. law?
Which of the following elements could make an invention patentable under U.S. law?
In intellectual property law, what does 'enablement' refer to?
In intellectual property law, what does 'enablement' refer to?
What type of interest does an actor have in abandoned property if their effort to possess it is interrupted by unlawful acts?
What type of interest does an actor have in abandoned property if their effort to possess it is interrupted by unlawful acts?
According to Gray's rule, what is the difference between touching and taking in relation to property rights?
According to Gray's rule, what is the difference between touching and taking in relation to property rights?
Which of the following is NOT covered under the Copyright Act of 1976, according to the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT covered under the Copyright Act of 1976, according to the provided text?
For how long does protection extend under the Copyright Act of 1976 for an author's work created after January 1, 1978?
For how long does protection extend under the Copyright Act of 1976 for an author's work created after January 1, 1978?
What term describes goods that when one person uses them, it does not prevent others from using them?
What term describes goods that when one person uses them, it does not prevent others from using them?
Which of the following is a requirement for intellectual property works under the provided text?
Which of the following is a requirement for intellectual property works under the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT a right granted to the patent holder?
Which of the following is NOT a right granted to the patent holder?
What is the duration of a patent term after applying with the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)?
What is the duration of a patent term after applying with the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)?
What is the purpose of including granted patents in a public registry?
What is the purpose of including granted patents in a public registry?
What type of creations are protected by patents?
What type of creations are protected by patents?
In the context of patents, what does 'novelty' refer to?
In the context of patents, what does 'novelty' refer to?
Which of the following is one of the five principal elements of patentability?
Which of the following is one of the five principal elements of patentability?
