Which of the following distinguishes a patent held by a large commercial entity from a patent held by a small commercial entity?
A) a 17-year patent is granted to a large commercial entity; a small entity receives 20 years
B) a delay is granted to a small commercial entity to facilitate the market testing of its product
C) the amount required to be paid for the approval of patent applications
D) the amount of registry's assessed annual patent maintenance fee

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The amount of registry's assessed annual patent maintenance fee is the only distinction between a patent held by a large commercial entity and a patent held by a small commercial entity.

Which of the Following Distinguishes a Patent Held by a Large