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Question 1
Quid pro quo means:
Correct In Latin, literally 'something for something.' An exchange wherein each party receives something from the other.
Incorrect! In Latin, literally 'something for something.' An exchange wherein each party receives something from the other.
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Question 2
Johnny develops a new bicycle seat which keeps riders more comfortable. When he speaks with a patent attorney, Johnny is told that part of the application process involves 'enabling the invention'. This means that Johnny must:
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Correct A description which would allow someone 'skilled in the art' to make and use the invention satisfies the enabling requirement of Section 112.
Incorrect! A description which would allow someone 'skilled in the art' to make and use the invention satisfies the enabling requirement of Section 112.
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Question 3
In part, the written description of an invention in the patent application serves to:
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Correct The written description requirement is a way to keep applicants honest. If an applicant tries to add new features or technical advances to the invention after the initial filing, the written description from the original filing will be compared to the altered claim.
Incorrect! The written description requirement is a way to keep applicants honest. If an applicant tries to add new features or technical advances to the invention after the initial filing, the written description from the original filing will be compared to the altered claim.
Question 4
Which of the following provides a limit on the time patent applicants can wait before responding to a PTO action without abandoning their application?
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Correct Section 112 contains the enablement requirement Section 115 establishes a formal requirement, and Section 141 allows for appeals from PTO decisions to the Federal Circuit Court.
Incorrect! Section 112 contains the enablement requirement Section 115 establishes a formal requirement, and Section 141 allows for appeals from PTO decisions to the Federal Circuit Court.
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Question 5
Section 151 is important because:
Correct Unless fees are paid within 3 months, an application will be considered abandoned. Failure to keep your client aware of this requirement will result in a problem which even strong rum can't fix.
Incorrect! Unless fees are paid within 3 months, an application will be considered abandoned. Failure to keep your client aware of this requirement will result in a problem which even strong rum can't fix.
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Question 6
Which of the following is a common transition phrase in patent claims?
Correct The three transition phrases generally used are 'consisting of,' 'essentially consisting of,' and 'comprising.'
Incorrect! The three transition phrases generally used are 'consisting of,' 'essentially consisting of,' and 'comprising.'
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Question 7
In which area of the patent claim is wording most important:
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Correct In every part of the claim, wording is crucial. A misplaced comma can cause enormous damage to a client in an infringement suit down the line. For this reason, patent claim drafting should be left to experienced attorneys, and paralegals should check and double-check every word and phrase with their attorney before submitting the application.
Incorrect! In every part of the claim, wording is crucial. A misplaced comma can cause enormous damage to a client in an infringement suit down the line. For this reason, patent claim drafting should be left to experienced attorneys, and paralegals should check and double-check every word and phrase with their attorney before submitting the application.