Extracting value from ipr through patent brokerage

Titolo Rivista ECONOMIA E POLITICA INDUSTRIALE
Autori/Curatori Mario F. Benassi, Gidion T. Geenen
Anno di pubblicazione 2014 Fascicolo 2013/4
Lingua Inglese Numero pagine 28 P. 89-116 Dimensione file 156 KB
DOI 10.3280/POLI2013-004004
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We investigate the role of patent brokers in creating and extracting value from patents. Based on theoretical discussions, distinctive patent market conditions are associated with specific benefits of patent brokers. We provide a conceptual model to frame the role of patent brokers. We identify patent market dimensions that are likely to affect broker selection and argue why companies should carefully select patent brokers. We conclude with an outline of implications and suggestions for empirical research design in this field.

Keywords:Innovazione, gestione dei brevetti, estrazione di valore, modalità di governance, brokeraggio

Jel codes:M10, O34

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