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Once a patent term expires, the invention enters what status?
ATrade secret
BRenewed monopoly
CPublic domain
DRegistered design
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Public domain
After expiry the invention is free for anyone to use, which prevents a lasting monopoly.
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