Natalie has developed and patented a new process for recycling discarded tires. A multinational corporation has expressed an interest in buying her company in order to gain access to the technology and keep it exclusively for itself. Should Natalie sell her company, the buyer will have acquired technology via
A) Acquisition of the technology owner.
B) A joint venture.
C) A licensing agreement.
D) Contracted development.
E) Purchase.

Question

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If a company lacks a technology but wishes to acquire proprietary ownership, it might purchase the company that owns the technology.

Natalie Has Developed and Patented a New Process for Recycling