Question

Scuba Diving. Marcy invented a new type of mask for scuba divers that was not subject to fogging. She agrees to allow Jenny to manufacture and sell the mask. She receives a sum of money for every mask that Jenny sells. Similarly, Marcy entered into an agreement with Frank to allow him to sell the masks, but only if he also purchased non-patented diving suits from Marcy. All parties proceeded to do very well with their sales. Which of the following describes the agreement between Marcy and Frank?

1)It is a legal tying arrangement.
2)It is a legal cross-licensing agreement.
3)It is an illegal tying arrangement.
4)It is an illegal cross-licensing agreement.
5)It is both a legal tying and a legal cross-licensing agreement.

Answer 1

3) It is an illegal tying arrangement.

Step-by-step explanation:

Tying is said to be an illegal arrangement where, for one to buy a product, the consumer must purchase another product that exists in a separate market. There isn't any legal backing but things work out well for all parties involved.