The term __________ is used to describe a nonpracticing entity that purchases one or more patents with the intent to enforce the patents against infringers, rather than to manufacture a patented product or supply a patented service

a. patent troll
b. illegal user
c. patent hoarder
d. patent stasher


a

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A. the introduction stage of the product’s life cycle B. the growth stage of the product’s life cycle C. the maturity stage of the product’s life cycle D. the decline stage of the product’s life cycle

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