One of the Difficulties of Patent Protection Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

One of the difficulties of patent protection is

• A) that only the underlying ideas are protected.
• B) digital media cannot be patented.
• C) preventing the ideas from falling into public domain.
• D) the years of waiting to receive it.

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Definitions:

Tokyo Stock Exchange

A major stock market exchange in Japan, serving as a hub for the trading of stocks, bonds, and other securities.

Financial Assets

Stocks and bonds. More generally a document giving its owner a claim to certain future cash flows. Stocks base that claim on ownership (equity), while bonds base it on debt. Also called a security.

Future Cash Flows

Projected financial gains or losses for a specific period in the future.

Financial Advisors

Professionals who help individuals manage their finances by providing advice on money issues such as investments, insurance, mortgages, college savings, estate planning, taxes, and retirement.