Question

Read the paragraph given below and identify X and Y.

'X' is the right granted by a government to the inventor to prevent others from the commercial use of his invention.
When 'X' are granted for biological entities and for products derived from them, these are called 'Y'.

Options

• X - patent, Y - biopatent

• X - patent, Y - biopiracy

• X - piracy, Y - biopatent

• X - piracy, Y - biopiracy

Answer 1

X - patent, Y - biopatent

Explanation:

A patent is described as a right provided by the government to the inventor to prevent others from using his ideas for commercial purposes. When patents are granted for biological entities and products produced from them, these patents are known as biopatents.