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EXTRA CREDIT 2 - PATENTS (10 PTS) Scenаriо: NоvаTech LLC invents а grоund-breaking thermal management sensor for electric vehicle batteries. March 1, 2025: NovaTech’s lead engineer publishes a detailed academic paper explaining the sensor's exact design and operation. May 1, 2026: NovaTech files its first U.S. utility patent application for the sensor. October 10, 2026: After the patent issues, NovaTech discovers a competitor, VoltCorp, actively selling an identical sensor. NovaTech immediately sends VoltCorp a cease-and-desist letter threatening federal litigation. VoltCorp responds by filing a Declaratory Judgment action in federal court seeking a ruling that NovaTech’s patent is invalid. Prompt: In 4 to 6 sentences, analyze NovaTech’s legal exposure: Part A (Patentability): Explain whether NovaTech’s patent is vulnerable to invalidation, and why. Part B (Litigation/Defense): Explain the burden of proving invalidity of the NovaTech patent that VoltCorp faces, and what happens to NovaTech’s infringement claims against VoltCorp if VoltCorp successfully invalidates the patent.