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A(n) __________ patent refers to the situation when some inventors intentionally delay a patent application because they expect others to develop similar products or technology.

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Answer:A submarine patent.

A submarine patent files a product or technology that is yet to exist,they intentionally delay application sometimes for years to allow another company bring a practical innovation of such product or technology to the market.At this time,the submarine patent demands royalty from the company that produces same product or technology.

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