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The primary goal of this research is the trait and interaction of patent imitation and protection when the patent institution takes sides with the patent holders. The method used in this paper is game theoretic models, including basic model and leader-follower model. Results from the model show, that the holders will protect their patent actively while the competitors will still infringe to a certain...