?Quid pro quo? means: “Something for something.” “New and novel.” “Now and forever.” “Not against us.”

Johnny develops a new bicycle seat which keeps riders more comfortable. When he speaks with a patent attorney, Johnny is told that part of the application process involves ?enabling the invention.? This means that Johnny must: Create a working prototype of his bicycle seat. Explain enough about his seat so that others could make and use his invention. Give life to his seat by demonstrating how it moves. Allow the seat to continue on a self-destructive path.

In part, the written description of an invention in the patent application serves to: Help inventors identify potential flaws with their inventions. Satisfy the enablement requirement. Put others on notice as to the claim. Prevent later fraud and complications.

Which of the following provides a limit on the time patent applicants can wait before responding to a PTO action without abandoning their application? §112. §115. §133. §141.

�151 is important because: It covers payment of application fees. It addresses appeals from PTO hearings. It provides for a fast track patent approval. It concerns patents for strong rum.

Which of the following is a common transition phrase in patent claims? “Consisting of.” “Consistent with.” “Constituted of.” “In consideration of.”

In which area of the patent claim is wording most important: The preamble. The transition phrase. The body. All of the above.

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