In Addition to Political Considerations, All of the Following Are

question 206

Multiple Choice

In addition to political considerations, all of the following are reasons for trade restrictions except

• A) equalising a nation's balance of payments.
• B) protecting new and weak industries.
• C) protecting the health of citizens.
• D) protecting national security.
• E) all of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Doctrine of Equivalents

A principle in patent law that allows for the enforcement of a patent against a product or process that does not literally infringe upon the patented invention but performs substantially the same function in substantially the same way to achieve the same result.

Trade Secret

Information that is not known to the public, confers a competitive advantage, is subject to reasonable efforts to maintain its secrecy, and is valuable to its holder.

Reasonable Measures

Actions or steps that are considered sensible and proportionate to the situation, taken to achieve a specific purpose or to prevent certain outcomes.

Gray Market Goods

Goods lawfully bearing trademarks or using patented or copyrighted material, but imported into a foreign market without the authorization of the owner of the trademark, patent, or copyright.