What Type of Impact on the Software Industry from Awarding

question 20

Multiple Choice

What type of impact on the software industry from awarding a large number of patents to IT industry giants such as Microsoft has been documented?

• A) the overall number of infringement lawsuits is decreased
• B) it accelerates innovations among smaller firms
• C) the growth of small software firms is inhibited
• D) none of the above

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