Which of the following is NOT a commonly cited means of protecting an innovation? Keeping it a secret. Owning complementary tangible and/or intangible assets. Being fast and being first. Calling "dibs" on it as soon as you have the idea.

Which of the following is NOT a commonly cited means of protecting an innovation? Keeping it a secret. Owning complementary tangible and/or intangible assets. Being fast and being first. Calling "dibs" on it as soon as you have the idea.

Micro Economics For Today

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337613064

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter2: Productions Possibilities, Opportunity Costs, And Economic Growth

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17SQ

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