Suppose a Pesticide Company Discovers and Patents a New Weed

question 50

Multiple Choice

Suppose a pesticide company discovers and patents a new weed killer.This patent gives the company:

• A)a monopoly right to sell the weed killer for an unlimited number of years
• B)a monopoly right to sell the weed killer for a limited number of years
• C)partial ownership of the right to sell the weed killer for a limited number of years
• D)partial ownership of the right to sell the weed killer for an unlimited number of years

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