What Is One Reason Patents Are Required

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is one reason patents are required?

• A) Information concerning innovation is private and secure.
• B) Human nature is corrupt.
• C) Information concerning innovation is generally not private and secure.
• D) The patent only makes things better in the short run.

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