Which of the Following Is an Essential Method Used by a Focal

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an essential method used by a focal firm to protect its intellectual property (IP) in a foreign country?

• A) lobbying foreign governments for stronger intellectual property laws
• B) avoiding trade in countries with weak intellectual property laws
• C) bribing foreign government officials
• D) research to understand IP laws and protections in target countries

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