Governments Grant Patents to Encourage

question 178

Multiple Choice

Governments grant patents to encourage

• A)research and development on new products.
• B)competition.
• C)low prices.
• D)firms to form public enterprises.

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Definitions:

Arbitration

A form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party makes a decision to resolve a dispute outside of court.

Hybrid Dispute

This refers to conflicts that mix elements of both legal and non-legal disputes, often found in settings where contractual and relational issues intersect.

Mediation

A method of dispute resolution where a neutral third party assists two conflicting sides to reach a mutually agreed-upon solution.

Strike Decline

The decreasing frequency or likelihood of strikes, where workers collectively refuse to work as a form of protest, often due to changing labor laws, union strategies, or economic conditions.