In Regard to Patent Activity (Issuance), Which of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

In regard to patent activity (issuance) , which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Small businesses outperform their larger counterparts.
• B) Small businesses underperform their larger counterparts.
• C) Small businesses and large businesses are relatively equal.
• D) Small businesses are not active in patent activity.
• E) Large businesses are not active in patent activity.

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