A patented process or invention that is surreptitiously included within a standard without being made public until after the standard is broadly adopted is called a(n) ____.
A) patent troll
B) patent standard
C) submarine patent
D) patent farm

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A submarine patent refers to a patented process or invention that is kept secret and included in a widely adopted standard without being made public until after the standard is established. The term "submarine" refers to the idea that the patent stays hidden like a submarine until it is eventually revealed, often resulting in unexpected licensing fees or infringement lawsuits.

A Patented Process or Invention That Is Surreptitiously Included Within