The Patent and Copyright Systems

question 180

Multiple Choice

The patent and copyright systems

• A)reduce the cost of duplicating intellectual property
• B)help make the market for intellectual property more competitive
• C)are forms of intellectual property
• D)help increase the incentives to create new intellectual property
• E)help reduce the incentives to create new intellectual property

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Age Discrimination in Employment Act

A United States federal law aimed at protecting workers 40 years of age and older from discrimination based on age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Equal Pay Act

Legislation aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex by ensuring that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.

Basis of Sex

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Affirmative Action

Policies or practices aimed at increasing opportunities for historically underrepresented groups in areas such as employment and education.