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Are intellectual property rights working for society?

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Intellectual property rights (IPRs) play a key role in increasingly intangible economies. At the same time IPR systems are facing a profound legitimacy crisis, as scholars have unveiled perverse mechanisms and strategic practices that can severely hinder their expected societal returns. In this introduction to the Special Issue, we provide an overview of the key debates and the recent evidence on the societal role of IPRs. After providing a brief introduction to IPRs and their specific societal function, we integrate insights from different disciplinary discourses into several key emerging themes. We highlight the progress made in recent research, but also flag urgent research gaps and directions to further expand the frontiers of scholarly and policy debates.

Source: Research Policy

DOI: 10.1016/j.respol.2023.104936

Authors: Carolina Castaldi, Elisa Giuliani, Margaret Kyle, Alessandro Nuvolari

Institutions: Utrecht University, University of Pisa, Université Paris Sciences et Lettres, École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Language: English

Topic: Intellectual Property and Patents

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,710