In order to safeguard his interest in a machine that he invented, Montell must file for a _____.
A) service mark
B) copyright
C) trademark
D) patent

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Filing for a patent is necessary in order to legally protect an invention. Patents provide the inventor with the exclusive right to use, manufacture, and sell the invention for a certain period of time. A service mark is used to protect a company's services or brand, a trademark protects a company's brand or logo, and a copyright protects original works of authorship.

In Order to Safeguard His Interest in a Machine That