Multiple Choice Question

Identify a true statement about patenting an invention.

Multiple choice question.

The entire process from application to granting a patent is between six and nine months in the United States.

The highest number of patent applications is filed $($by far$)$ in Japan.

In the United States, the entire patenting process for a "small entity" costs around $$500$ in filing fees and $$1500$ in attorney fees.

Patent protection lasts for $20$ years in most countries.