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7. Risk Reduction Strategies Breeze is aware of the of risks that may threaten the viability of its operation. The following summarizes the main risk reduction strategies implemented: • Intellectual property protection via patents, copyrights and design registration (Appendix VII); • Patent insurance and a patent defense fund developed income; • Injunction readiness, with patent attorneys ready at a moment's notice; • License structured to encourage rapid diffusion of the technology; • Dividend policy to discourage exit of major shareholders; • Continuing discussions with several inventors to develop a diverse portfolio of technological innovations. |