Why do some firms choose not to file for a patent and instead try to keep the results of their research a trade secret?
A)because firms must disclose information about the product or process being patented in a patent application
B)because trade secrets are never divulged
C)because a patent only gives the inventor exclusive rights to a product or process for 5 years
D)because trade secrets provide the same exclusive legal rights to a product as a patent does

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Firms may choose to keep their research as a trade secret to avoid disclosing information publicly, which is required in a patent application.

Why Do Some Firms Choose Not to File for a Patent