Multiple choice

Which of the following forms of intellectual property provides the longest protection?

  1. Copyright

  2. Patent

  3. Trademark

  4. Industrial designs
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Trademarks can potentially last indefinitely as long as they continue to be used in commerce and renewed properly, whereas patents, copyrights, and industrial designs all have strict statutory expiration limits. For example, standard patents typically expire after 20 years.

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