Question

Brutus' Fried Chicken patented the recipe for the spices used in the coating of the chicken. The patent protection lasts for 17 years. Brutus' Fried Chicken will view this patent protection as a(n) ________.
a. threat until the patent expires
b. opportunity during the time of the patent protection
c. weakness because the patent cannot be renewed
d. cost of doing business

Answer 1

My answer: b. opportunity during the time of the patent protection

Patent protection may also be identified as a cost for doing business but there are a lot of costs that will be spent in doing business. Thus, patent protection of Brutus' Fried Chicken will be treated as opportunity during the time of the patent protection. This patent ensures that only Brutus' Fried Chicken can use of the said recipe for the spices used in the coating of the chicken. They can litigate anyone who will infringe on their recipe.