Question

select the correct answer.
organika pharmachemicals have designed a rare medicinal plant that can survive in 120 - degree temperatures without water for several days. which intellectual property right would stop others from using this innovation?
a. trademark
b. copyright
c. patent
d. trade secret

Explanation:

• Trademark (A): Identifies a brand, not for stopping use of an innovation.
• Copyright (B): Protects literary/artistic works, not relevant here.
• Patent (C): Grants exclusive rights for a limited time to stop others using an innovation.
• Trade secret (D): Requires secrecy, not a formal right to stop use like a patent.

Answer:

C. patent