Intellectual property rights and the competitiveness of academic spin-offs

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Aurora Teixeira (Author) FEP; Ferreira, C (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Journal of Innovation & Knowledge

Vol. 4

Pages: 154-161

ISSN: 2530-7614

Publisher: Elsevier

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Q-X9A

DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2018.12.002

Abstract (EN): Very few quantitative studies assess the impact of IPR protection mechanisms on the competitiveness of companies, particularly those whose creation and existence is often attributed to high technology/knowledge intensity. The present study aims to fill this gap. Through a direct survey targeting startups located in S&T parks and incubators, we assess the direct and indirect impact of IPR protection mechanisms. Logistics estimations based on a sample of 48 Portuguese companies suggest that, considered globally, formal IPR protection is detrimental to the companies' competitiveness. Notwithstanding, when IPR protection mechanisms are discriminated by type, the results indicate that the use of informal protection mechanisms, such as lead time and trade secrets, fosters the companies'competitiveness, whereas the use of formal protection mechanisms, in particular, patents, trademarks and geographical indications, negatively impacts on competitiveness. The size and innovation profile of the company intermediates the influence of IPR protection on its competitiveness. (C) 2018 Journal of Innovation & Knowledge. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8