A ________ is a patent that protects the functionality of a patent.
A) method patent
B) design patent
C) utility patent
D) process patent

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A utility patent protects the functionality of an invention or process, whereas a design patent protects the ornamental design of a product. Method patents and process patents refer to patents that protect specific methods or processes, which may or may not have a functional aspect.

A ________ Is a Patent That Protects the Functionality of a Patent