1. The USPTO encourages invention by small and micro entities through a reduced fee structure. What is the rate reduction eligible micro entities receive on fees for filing, searching, examining, issuing, appealing, and maintaining patent applications and patents? Use this link to help you with your answer: https://www.uspto.gov/patents-getting-started/general-information-concerning-patents.

• 50%
• 75%
• 25%
• 100%

2. Which of the following is NOT eligible for a patent? Use this link to help you with your answer: https://www.uspto.gov/patents-getting-started/general-information-concerning-patents#heading-4.

• A suggestion of a new machine.
• A new ornamental design.
• A new and useful machine.
• A new and useful improvement of a process.

3. To answer this question, you should only provide single word answers in each of the blanks. The order of your answers does not matter. Federal patent law requires claims have three primary (and different) characteristics. Claims granted patents are required to be _______ , ________ , and ________

4. Match the following examples with their corresponding patent terms (14, 20, and 50 years):

a) The appearance of the Mini Cooper car.