All of the following except one are features of patent legislation.Which is the exception?
A)It gives a monopoly to the patent holder.
B)It creates a barrier to entry.
C)It guarantees that the patent holder will make economic profits.
D)It is designed to encourage research and development.
E)It is a source of monopoly power.

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Patent legislation does not guarantee that the patent holder will make economic profits. While a patent holder may be able to earn economic profits, it ultimately depends on the demand for the patented product or process and the presence of substitutes.

All of the Following Except One Are Features of Patent