Which of the following types of patents is valid only for a period of 14 years?
A) utility patent
B) process patent
C) business method patent
D) design patent

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The correct answer is design patent. Design patents protect the visual ornamental appearance of an object and are valid for a period of 15 years from the date of grant. However, design patents filed before May 13, 2015, have a term of 14 years. Utility patents, process patents, and business method patents have a term of 20 years from the date of filing.

Which of the Following Types of Patents Is Valid Only