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Who was granted the first U.S. patent under the Patent Act of 1790?

CORRECT! He received the first U.S. patent in 1790 for a process of making potash, a key ingredient in fertilizer, under the new Patent Act signed by George Washington.

WRONG! Known for inventing the cotton gin, but he received his patent later in 1794.

WRONG! Though heavily involved in the patent system as the Secretary of State, Jefferson himself did not hold any patents.

WRONG! Franklin was a famous inventor, but he deliberately never sought patents for his inventions, believing in the free sharing of knowledge.

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