Question

Ideally, a patent should cover a long enough period of time for the inventor to _____________, but that period should not be so long that it allows the inventor to _____________.

A. earn a hearty return; charge a high monopoly price permanentlyB. contribute to the social interest; only receive a slice of the social benefitsC. earn a rate of return; prevent broad public access to classic worksD. contribute to the social interest; prevent broad public access to inventions

Answer 1

option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is option A.

A patent should cover a long enough period so that the inventor can earn a hearty return.

the period should not be so long that it allows the inventor to charge a high monopoly price permanently.

When researcher invents something new then they can patent the technology.

By patenting the technology the scientist can earn money if the people use his technology.