The Primary Purpose of Patents and Copyrights Is to

question 163

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of patents and copyrights is to

• A)provide owners with large profit forever.
• B)protect firms from being taken advantage of by competing firms.
• C)protect domestic firms from foreign competition.
• D)encourage the expenditure of funds on research and development to create new products.

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Audio recordings sent and received between individuals or groups through electronic devices as a form of communication.

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