GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) — Question 21

Which of the following is a set of exclusive rights granted by a state to an inventor or his assignee for a fixed period of time in exchange for the disclosure of an invention?

Answer options

• A. Snooping
• B. Copyright
• C. Utility model
• D. Patent

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Patent, as it specifically refers to the exclusive rights granted to inventors for their inventions. Option B, Copyright, protects original works of authorship, while A, Snooping, and C, Utility model, do not refer to the legal rights associated with inventions.