Ric designs a new computer hard drive,which he names "Sci Phi." He also writes the operating manual to be included with each final product.Ric could obtain patent protection for
A)the hard drive.
B)the "newness" of the hard drive.
C)the name.
D)the operating manual.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ric could obtain patent protection for the hard drive itself since it is a new invention. The operating manual and the name can be protected by copyright or trademark law, respectively, but not by patent law. And patent law does not protect the "newness" or novelty of an invention; rather, it protects the specific features and functions of the invention as described and claimed in the patent application.

Ric Designs a New Computer Hard Drive,which He Names "Sci