Helena has developed and patented a new process for recycling plastic. A number of companies have expressed an interest in buying her company in order to gain access to the technology. If she sells her company, the buyer will be obtaining the new technology through
A) acquisition of the technology owner.
B) research partnerships and joint ventures.
C) technology trading.
D) contracted development.
E) internal development.

Question

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If Helena sells her company, the buyer will be acquiring the technology along with the ownership of the company. Therefore, this would be an acquisition of the technology owner.

Helena Has Developed and Patented a New Process for Recycling