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Chapter 9 Questions journal

Chapter 9 Questions journal

Q 1. What are the differences between patents, copyrights, and trademarks? When will trade secrets be more useful?

Q 2. Can you identify a situation in which none of the legal protection mechanisms discussed (patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets) will prove useful?

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A patent is an innovation right which is limited for a certain period of time only. In case a machine, chemical compositions, or a process is identified as innovative and unique, an individual or a business firm can apply for a patent which has a limited period validity depending upon the item on which patent is being issued.