The restriction that manufacturers should not market a new product that is legally similar to that of another company's product is due to which public policy instrument? a. Copywrite b. Minimum standards for product warranties c. Anti- merger laws d. Patent laws

The restriction that manufacturers should not market a new product that is legally similar to that of another company's product is due to which public policy instrument? a. Copywrite b. Minimum standards for product warranties c. Anti- merger laws d. Patent laws

Business Its Legal Ethical & Global Environment

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305224414

Author:JENNINGS

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Chapter16: Business Competition: Antitrust

Section16.4: Vertical Trade Restraints

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