Neth invented a new fray-resistant rope in October 2019. In November 2019, Oki invented the same rope and displayed it at several trade shows in an effort to solicit manufacturing orders. In December 2019, Neth began using the rope for the climbing expeditions he led for adventure travelers. Neth filed for a patent in January 2020; Oki filed for a patent in February 2020. Which statement is most correct?

Group of answer choices

A. Neth gets the patent because he was the first to file.

B. Neth gets the patent because he was the first to invent.

C. Oki gets the patent because she was the first to disclose and she filed in a timely fashion.

D. Both Neth and Oki may receive a patent because both independently invented and both filed in a timely fashion.