Question

X is the right granted by a government to an inventor to prevent others from commercial use of his invention. When 'X' are granted for biological entities and for products derived from them, these are called 'Y'.
Read the above paragraph and identify X and Y.

• A. X - Patent, Y - biopatent
• B. X - piracy, Y- biopiracy
• C. X - patent, Y - biopiracy
• D. X - piracy, Y - biopatent

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

X - Patent, Y - biopatent

Patent is the license or the right given by the government to an inventor to prevent others from commercial use of his invention for a limited period of time, usually 20 years.The patent rights are granted in exchange for an enabling public disclosure of the invention. When patent are granted for biological entities and for products derived from them, these are called biopatent.

So, the correct option is 'Option A' .