What contractual form of governance might two companies pursue when each company has patents to technologies necessary to develop a product but neither party will invest in the development of that product for fear of a patent infringement lawsuit?
A) exclusive licensing
B) nonexclusive licensing
C) cross-licensing
D) all of the above could be used

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Cross-licensing allows both companies to use each other's patents without fear of infringement, facilitating collaboration on product development.

What Contractual Form of Governance Might Two Companies Pursue When