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Companies Will Sometimes Make a Strategic Decision Not to Patent

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Companies will sometimes make a strategic decision not to patent a particular invention or process.Why might a company sometimes choose not to seek a patent?


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Agricultural

Pertaining to farming or the cultivation of plants and the rearing of animals to provide food, fiber, and other products.

Horticulturalist

An individual or community that practices horticulture, the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

Idea of Progress

The belief that society can grow and evolve in a positive direction through advancements in science, technology, and social organization.

Neolithic Period

A prehistoric period marked by the development of agriculture, the creation of permanent settlements, and the rise of complex societies.

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