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What Are the Merits and Demerits of Protecting an Invention

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What are the merits and demerits of protecting an invention through a patent instead of a trade-secret law?


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Social Pressure

The influence exerted by society or a group of people on an individual, encouraging conformity to certain behaviors, norms, or values.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A psychological phenomenon where people are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.

Social Conflict

A situation where individuals or groups within a society disagree over values, beliefs, or interests, often leading to social change or disruption.

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