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Which one of the following statements is true concerning a patent?

By Yahoo User • Category: Patents in Canada

A-Only the patent-holder can ask the Patent Office to reexamine the patent.B-A patent in Canada is good for 10years.C-In the case of infringement,the Patent Office will defend the patent.D-The Patent Office will search all exisitng patents upon receiving a patent application.

4 Responses »

  1. D

  2. D is closest to being correct.In fact, the patent office will only search existing patents within the realm of the applied product, not all. For example if you apply for a patent on a device to enable a wheelchair to roll more efficiently, the patent office will not search patents for hair dye in its examination, only patents that contain references to wheels, or wheelchairs.

  3. b

  4. a

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