A company may seek to patent an invention even if it has no intentions of commercializing it.Which of the following is not an important reason for such strategic patenting?
A)To block competitors' opportunities for innovation
B)To generate licensing revenue
C)To increase the company's bargaining power when negotiating cross-licensing deals with other companies
D)To increase the reputation of company's R&D department

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Increasing the reputation of the company's R&D department is not a primary strategic reason for patenting without commercialization. The other options involve strategic advantages in competition and negotiations.

A Company May Seek to Patent an Invention Even If