Smaller Nations Would Like Patent Protection

question 11

Multiple Choice

Smaller nations would like patent protection

• A) extended, to allow for them to build their competitive advantage.
• B) extended, so that they can recoup development costs.
• C) reduced, so that they can enter the game earlier, possibly with generics.
• D) extended, so that their profits can increase.

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