Patents and Copyrights Provide Some Degree of Market Power to Holders

question 43

Multiple Choice

Patents and copyrights provide some degree of market power to holders because

• A) patent holders often share their knowledge with others.
• B) firms can often evade patents and copyrights by making slight changes in design.
• C) patent holders are protected from direct competition in the short run.
• D) very few patents are granted each year.
• E) there is no penalty in duplicating the patented products at low cost.

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Definitions:

Chancery Court

A specialized court dealing with matters of equity, including trusts, estates, and issues requiring specific performance rather than monetary damages.

Statutory Authority

Legal or formal power granted to an entity or individual by legislation to perform certain actions or enforce laws.

Shareholder Class Action

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Reasonable Litigation Expenses

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