Because of weak patent awareness, the great majority of enterprises in our country are in a passive position in competition of patent right and suffer serious economic losses.

由于专利意识的薄弱，我国大多数企业在专利权的角逐中处于被动地位，并遭受严重的经济损失。

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Also, be wary of investments that generate passive losses--they're often not allowed in AMT.

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Passive losses that you can't use are carried forward until you sell the vacation home.

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Passive losses you can't use are carried forward until you sell a property.

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