The Distinction Between Codifiable and Tacit Knowledge Is Important in Relation

Multiple Choice

The distinction between codifiable and tacit knowledge is important in relation to property rights protection because:

A) Both types of knowledge are present in innovations
B) Patents must be written clearly and in an accurate way,so that they only contain codifiable knowledge
C) If an innovation is not described and embedded in a written form,it cannot be effectively protected
D) In the absence of legal protection,the extent to which an innovation can be imitated depends on the ease with which the technology can be comprehended and communicated