WAEC Commerce 2009 Question 1

Question 1

Patents, Trademarks and Copyright

A person who invented a new machine for making beverages may protect his exclusive right by

  1. A.labelling the product
  2. B.obtaining a patent
  3. C.choosing a name for the product
  4. D.obtaining a trade mark
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (obtaining a patent)

Explanation

A patent gives an inventor the sole right to make and sell his invention.