Recall the Application about allegations that the makers of branded drugs made deals with generic drug makers once the patents expired on branded drugs to answer the following question(s).
-Recall the Application.Why would a company owning a drug patent that is about to expire pay a competitor $60 million to NOT produce a comparable drug?
A) They claim their patented drug is a superior product.
B) They want to avoid losing profits.
C) They want consumers to have some alternatives.
D) No company would ever spend money in that manner.

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The company owning the drug patent would pay a competitor not to produce a comparable drug to avoid losing profits. This allows them to maintain their monopoly on the market for their branded drug and prevent any competition that would lower their sales and profits.

Recall the Application About Allegations That the Makers of Branded