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The First-Mover Advantage, Explained

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And patents and copyrights can ensure certain of these advantages are untouchable by future competitors. In 2008, HTC became the first manufacturer to make Android devices and other brands followed. Acquisitions of companies including iBazar and PayPal, and the 2009 sale of Skype, have helped it maintain market relevancy and dominance.