TECHNOLOGY KNOW-HOW PROTECTION: PROMOTE INNOVATORS, DISCOURAGE IMITATORS

Christoph Neemann and Günther Schuh
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Christoph Neemann: Dep. Technology Management, Fraunhofer IPT, Aachen, Germany
Günther Schuh: Director Fraunhofer IPT, Aachen, Germany

Chapter 27 in Challenges in the Management of New Technologies, 2007, pp 397-407 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractAs the economy in many emerging countries is on the rise, innovative enterprises are confronted with technology know-how theft and product imitations from those countries. Especially SMEs are facing problems in enforcing their legal and also legitimate claims on their intellectual property and know-how. In addition, technology firms are under pressure due to fierce competition with competitors in technological eye height. As intellectual property rights seem to become a blunt sword, a bigger picture on know-how-based competitive advantages in technology-driven firms is needed. To answer this challenge, a holistic approach to technology know-how protection is recommended.

Keywords: Management of Technology; Innovation Process; Knowledge Management; Cross-Border Collaboration; Interdisciplinary Collaboration; Indicators for Measuring Innovation; Business in High-Tech Industry; Sustainability; Social Aspects of Technology Management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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