On the same day, two people, Abbot in New York, and Costello in Seattle, apply for a patent on a new hydrogen powered engine. They worked independently and simply mailed their applications. Who will get the patent?

a. The one whose application arrives first.

b. The one who has already sold his designs.

c. The one who has a working model engine.

d. The one who has plans for a commercial operation.


c

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