Patents, Which Confer Market Power, Are Intended To

question 143

Multiple Choice

Patents, which confer market power, are intended to:

• A)protect consumers from imitations or knock-offs.
• B)enable patent holders to charge lower prices for new and innovative products.
• C)encourage innovation by helping firms recoup the costs of research and development.
• D)maintain the dominance of U.S. firms.

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