Brutus' Fried Chicken Patented the Recipe for the Spices Used

Multiple Choice

Brutus' Fried Chicken patented the recipe for the spices used in the coating of the chicken. The patent protection lasts for 17 years. Brutus' Fried Chicken will view this patent protection as a(n) ________.

A) threat until the patent expires
B) opportunity during the time of the patent protection
C) weakness because the patent cannot be renewed
D) cost of doing business