Asked by Debbie Mezzich on May 25, 2024

verifed

Verified

A _________ is an official document that grants the holder exclusive rights on an invention or a process for a specified period of time.

A) copyright
B) patent
C) trade secret
D) trademark

Patent

A document that grants the holder exclusive rights on an invention or process for a specified period of time, currently 20 years.

Exclusive Rights

Specific rights granted to an individual or entity, allowing them to use, produce, or sell something without interference or replication by others.

  • Understand the legal protections like patents and copyrights and their durations.
verifed

Verified Answer

PG
Patrick GutualMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A patent is the correct answer because it is an official legal document that gives the inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period, typically 20 years.