Paulette's patent agent submitted her patent application to the Canadian patent office (CPO). The CPO stamped the application, noting a June 1, 2013, filing date. What must Paulette do so that her patent application won't be deemed abandoned?
A) remit payment of patent maintenance fees annually each June
B) request a delay for time to test the invention in the market
C) request the requisite examination prior to June 1, 2018
D) require the use of "patent pending" on her invention

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In order to avoid abandonment of a patent application, the applicant must request examination within a certain period of time after filing. In Canada, the deadline for requesting examination is five years from the filing date. Therefore, Paulette must request examination of her patent application prior to June 1, 2018. This is the only option listed that directly addresses the issue of abandonment. Remitting payment of maintenance fees and using the "patent pending" label are not sufficient on their own to prevent abandonment. Requesting a delay for time to test the invention in the market is not relevant to the question of abandonment.

Paulette's Patent Agent Submitted Her Patent Application to the Canadian