How Can Incumbents Legally Erect Entry Barriers Around Novel and Non-Obvious

question 25

Multiple Choice

How can incumbents legally erect entry barriers around novel and non-obvious products or production processes?

• A)Collusive pricing
• B)Predatory pricing
• C)Patents
• D)Formation of a cartel
• E)Price fixing

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