A1 Journal article (refereed)
Uncovering value through exploration of barriers : A perspective on intellectual property rights in a national innovation system (2023)

Suominen, A., Deschryvere, M., & Narayan, R. (2023). Uncovering value through exploration of barriers : A perspective on intellectual property rights in a national innovation system. Technovation, 123, Article 102719. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2023.102719

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Suominen, Arho; Deschryvere, Matthias; Narayan, Rumy

Journal or series: Technovation

ISSN: 0166-4972

eISSN: 1879-2383

Publication year: 2023

Publication date: 02/03/2023

Volume: 123

Article number: 102719

Publisher: Elsevier BV

Publication country: Netherlands

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2023.102719

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/86073

Abstract

Although for a long time policy has emphasized the role of intellectual property rights as a growth agent facilitating innovation, the literature has called into question this relationship. Critical studies have focused on studying policy frames and protection modes that could transform the intellectual property rights system to be more beneficial. Studies have not, however, focused on the intellectual property rights system stakeholders in cocreating the system. Our study contributes to the literature by uncovering the tensions in developing a national-level intellectual property rights strategy. Using the Delphi method, we draw from a broad stakeholder dialogue to show the barriers for intellectual property rights system development. Our results highlight that the development of intellectual property rights system is challenged by a lack of inclusiveness, matching capabilities, and high levels of disagreement among the stakeholders on development paths.

Keywords: intellectual property law; innovation (activity); innovation systems; innovations; stakeholder groups; patents; patent systems; Delphi method

Free keywords: intellectual property; national innovation system; Delphi study

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Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2023

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