first-mover disadvantages

A form of first-mover disadvantage — A situation in which a company or individual that creates or introduces a new idea, product, or service is later at a disadvantage because others are able to copy or improve upon it, making the original seem less innovative or valuable, or because of other factors, such as breaking down barriers (at a cost) that others thus won't have to face.

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nounfirst-mover-disadvantages
  1. pluralplural of first-mover disadvantage
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