Patents and Copyrights Can

question 168

Multiple Choice

Patents and copyrights can:

• A) create strong incentives to develop new products.
• B) provide heavy competition in markets.
• C) never lead to deadweight loss.
• D) assure firms that their products will make a profit.
• E) be considered natural barriers.

Interpret the legal outcomes of specific case laws and their applicability to general contract principles.

Understand the concept and elements of consideration in contracts.

Distinguish between bilateral and unilateral contracts.

Identify the enforceability of promises and modifications in preexisting contracts.

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