Asked by Diana Richardson on Jul 03, 2024
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A patent granted on September 2,1997,will be valid for 17 years from that date unless the patent was for an ornamental design.
Ornamental Design
A form of intellectual property protection for the unique visual qualities of an object, that does not concern its functionality.
- Understand the duration and validity conditions of patents.
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JJ
Jayce Jones
Jul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Congress amended the nation's patent law in the mid-1990s to extend the validity of a patent from 17 to 20 years.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the duration and validity conditions of patents.
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