Andy, Laura, Tim and Owen own a candy-making business together in the United States. Andy invents a new type of candy, but Owen is the first file to patent. Andy sues Owen for patent infringement. Legally, who holds the patent rights to the candy?

A. Andy, Laura, Tim and Owen have equal patent rights

B. Andy holds the right because he invented the candy

C. Owen holds the rights because he filed the patent

D. Andy and Owen have joint rights