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American Ingenuity, Inc. (AI), invents, develops, and distributes a new snowboard. AI does not apply for a patent for its product. Best Copy Corporation buys an AI snowboard, analyzes it, and produces and sells a "clone" of the product under the Best name. AI files a suit against Best, alleging violations of intellectual property law. On what basis would Best prevail?

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Best would prevail because AI failed to acquire a patent for their product.

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