Rosa has developed and patented a new process for recycling plastic. A number of companies have expressed an interest in buying her company in order to gain access to the technology. If she sells her company, the buyer will be obtaining the new technology through
A) acquisition of the technology owner.
B) research partnerships and joint ventures.
C) technology trading.
D) contracted development.
E) internal development.

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The best choice is acquisition of the technology owner, as Rosa's company owns the patent for the new process for recycling plastic. By acquiring Rosa's company, the buyer will have exclusive rights to the technology and can use it for their own business purposes. The other options, such as research partnerships and contracted development, may provide access to the technology but may not give the buyer exclusive rights to its use.

Rosa Has Developed and Patented a New Process for Recycling