A patent is an exclusive right granted to its owner to manufacture and sell a patented item or to use a process for 20 years. True or False A company discarded a computer system originally purchased for $18,000. The accumulated depreciation was $17,200. The company should tecognize a(an): Muttple Cholce 50 gain of loks 3900=1055 5 s.00 031 s. obo inss