This paper illustrates the development of intellectual property (IP) as a management
discipline over time. It starts by providing a brief historical overview of the role of IP in …

While there are many books on" how to patent" and patent law, Essentials of Patents
delivers practical advice on how to leverage patents as a powerful competitive corporate …

It is argued by many that one of the benefits of the patent system is that it creates a property
right to invention that enables firms to obtain financing for the development of that invention …

From Forbes and Fortune to the Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review, the
pundits are calling it the next corporate strategy challenge: how to use patents and other …

Makkonen is still reluctant in claiming sole credit for developing SMS technology, he is
widely acknowledged as the father of SMS. Whereas the International Telecommunications …

Courses on the management of innovation and technology seldom treat government
technology policies, and the issues they pose for business management. This is unfortunate …

How does IP balance the exclusive rights of innovators with public demand for access to
their innovations? How can organizations manage IP strategically to meet their goals? How …

Knowledge is supreme. Playing the knowledge game is a double edged sword and requires
multi dimensional skill to engage prescience with strategic intent. Traditionally, strategic …

How does IP balance the exclusive rights of innovators with public demand for access to
their innovations? How can organizations manage IP strategically to meet their goals? How …

Previous research into technology strategies and patent portfolios has focused on high-
technology firms, whereas low-and medium-technology companies have been relatively …