A(n) patent refers to the situation when some inventors intentionally delay a patent application because they expect others to develop similar products or technology.

A submarine patent.

A submarine patent files a product or technology that is yet to exist,they intentionally delay application sometimes for years to allow another company bring a practical innovation of such product or technology to the market.At this time,the submarine patent demands royalty from the company that produces same product or technology.

Explanation:

propioception;

answer; triadic reciprocal determinism;