Cross-Licensing Often Occurs in the Semiconductor and Chemical Industries, and Other

question 72

Multiple Choice

Cross-licensing often occurs in the semiconductor and chemical industries, and other intellectual property is acquired in reciprocal licensing arrangements between firms in order to ________.

• A) divide the costs of production and marketing between competing firms
• B) avoid research duplication and building on each other's innovations
• C) protect the inventions and designs of small firms from large MNEs
• D) decrease the likelihood of industrial spying and theft among firms

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Definitions:

Polyandry

A mating system in which a female has multiple male partners during a breeding season, often leading to increased genetic diversity among her offspring.

Polygynandry/Promiscuity

A mating system in which both males and females have multiple mating partners during a breeding season.

Great Tinamous

A species of bird found in Central and South America, characterized by its ground-dwelling habits and distinctive calls.

Guard

To protect or defend a person, place, or possession, often from potential threats or danger.