Which of the following is true concerning generic and trade names of drugs?

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Each drug has only one generic name but may have several trade names.For each drug,there is only one generic name.It is not capitalized,and it becomes the "official" name of the drug.The pharmaceutical company discovering the drug gives the drug a trade name.The trade name is protected by the Federal Patent Law for 20 years from the earliest claimed filing date,plus patent term extensions.Although the brand name is technically the name of the company marketing the product,it is often used interchangeably with the trade name.

Which of the Following Is True Concerning Generic and Trade