Publication Date : Pages : 176 ISBN : 9789264118263 (PDF) ; 9789264118232 (print) |
Intellectual Property Rights can be instrumental for SMEs to protect and build on their innovations; position themselves competitively vis-à-vis larger enterprises in global markets; gain access to revenues; signal current and prospective value to investors, competitors and partners; access knowledge markets and networks; open up new commercial pathways; or segment existing markets. However, while there is increasing recognition of their significance, as well as the need for appropriate intellectual asset management for SMEs across OECD countries, there are few regulatory frameworks or specific instruments directed to SMEs. This is in part due the pace of technological innovation, which often exceeds the time it takes for policy makers to create appropriate responses to the changing landscape of intellectual property. This study explores the relations between SME intellectual asset management, innovation and competitiveness in different national and sectoral contexts. It provides insights on the ability of SMEs to access and utilise the protection systems available to them and identifies key challenges for SMEs in appropriating full value from IPRs. It also investigates effectiveness of regulatory frameworks and policy measures to support SME access to IPRs, identifying best practices and proposing policy recommendations. |
Intellectual Assets and Innovation: The SME Dimension is part of the series OECD Studies on SMEs and , Entrepreneurship. |
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Table of contents Executive Summary Chapter 1 Intellectual asset management, innovation and SMEs Chapter 2 Australia: Intellectual property solutions for innovative SMEs Chapter 3 Italy: Channelling creativity into competitiveness Chapter 4 Nordic countries: Matching exceptional design and creativity with progressive policy Chapter 5 The United Kingdom: Intellectual asset management strategies for diverse innovations Chapter 6 The United States: Balancing robust protection with rapid innovation |
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Contact For further information, please contact the OECD SME Division |
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