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KNOWLEDGE: Meta-Theory and Intellectual Property

In: Integrating Ethics With Strategy Selected Papers of Alan E Singer

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  • Alan E Singer

    (University of Canterbury, New Zealand)

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This chapter is an adaptation and extension of (i) “Dissolving the digital dilemma: meta-theory and intellectual property,” Human Systems Management 20, pp. 19–33, 2001, by A.E. Singer and J.M. Calton and (ii) “Profit without copyright,” Small Business Economics 16(2), pp. 149–156, 2001 (Special issue on Networks, Internationalisation and Policy), by A. E. Singer, J. Calton and M. Singer. It analyses the contemporary worldwide dissensus and dilemma concerning the nature and enforcement of intellectual property rights, particularly copyrights and software patents, indicating that the debate can be informed by metatheory. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy can be depicted as a resultant of narrowly defined interests of stakeholder groups. It can also be described in terms of rational deliberations that span scenarios and strategies, but are informed by social science theories and metatheories. When these are considered together, the case for weaker IPR policy regimes (e.g. much shorter patents) becomes quite compelling. A wider potential for contributions from meta-theory to public policy and business strategy is also indicated.

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  • Alan E Singer, 2007. "KNOWLEDGE: Meta-Theory and Intellectual Property," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Integrating Ethics With Strategy Selected Papers of Alan E Singer, chapter 16, pages 280-311, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
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