Big Boy Burgers

Big Boy Burgers
Big Boy Burgers (BBB) is an American chain of fast food restaurants that has franchises around the world. Recently, BBB managers have been concerned about protecting the firm's intellectual property, which for BBB includes the recipes for its unique burger sauces and specialty burger buns. Although BBB has never experienced a theft of intellectual property, the firm's managers feel BBB should be more cautious. Managers are meeting with security and legal experts to discuss the options available to the firm which would protect BBB from future international problems.
-Which of the following most likely supports BBB legal experts fully investigating the intellectual property laws of each nation in which BBB has franchises?

A) Intellectual property laws and their enforcement vary from country to country.
B) Patents and trademarks granted in one country will transfer to another country.
C) TRIPS protects the intellectual property of firms doing business in any nation.
D) Nations with numerous IPR violators are beginning to comply with the WTO.