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Intellectual Property In Inter-Organisational Relationships — Findings From An Interview Study

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  • TUIJA LUOMA

    (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, P.O. Box 1300, FI-33101 Tampere, Finland)

  • JAAKKO PAASI

    (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, P.O. Box 1300, FI-33101 Tampere, Finland)

  • KATRI VALKOKARI

    (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, P.O. Box 1300, FI-33101 Tampere, Finland)

Abstract

The paper describes findings from an interview study about intellectual property management practices in inter-organisational relationships. A total of 40 companies and public organisations in Finland and in the Netherlands were studied using semi-structured face-to-face interviews. The organisations represented different sizes and fields of industry. About 90% of the interviewed companies collaborated in their innovation efforts. However, the companies generally mentioned that the management of intellectual property and knowledge is very challenging when other actors are involved in parts of the innovation development process. Confidentiality agreements are typically used to ensure knowledge protection in these relationships. Patenting is important for about half of the companies, but joint patenting is not a common practice. Companies in Finland and in the Netherlands are seen to behave very similarly with regards to the collaboration activities and intellectual property (IP) management in these relationships.

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  • Tuija Luoma & Jaakko Paasi & Katri Valkokari, 2010. "Intellectual Property In Inter-Organisational Relationships — Findings From An Interview Study," International Journal of Innovation Management (ijim), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 14(03), pages 399-414.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:ijimxx:v:14:y:2010:i:03:n:s1363919610002702
    DOI: 10.1142/S1363919610002702
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    2. Aishwarya Narayan & Sumukh Hungund, 2022. "Enhancing Firm Performance Through Adoption of Innovation: an Empirical Evidence from Indian Biotechnological Firms," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 13(3), pages 2431-2456, September.
    3. Babke N. Hogenhuis & Ellis A. Van Den Hende & Erik Jan Hultink, 2017. "Unlocking The Innovation Potential In Large Firms Through Timely And Meaningful Interactions With Young Ventures," International Journal of Innovation Management (ijim), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 21(01), pages 1-29, January.
    4. Nguyen, Thi Phuong Thao & Huang, Fang & Tian, Xiaowen, 2023. "Intellectual property protection need as a driver for open innovation: Empirical evidence from Vietnam," Technovation, Elsevier, vol. 123(C).
    5. Rogo, Francesco & Cricelli, Livio & Grimaldi, Michele, 2014. "Assessing the performance of open innovation practices: A case study of a community of innovation," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 38(C), pages 60-80.

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