In developing a modern enterprise special role was played by technological progress with the continuous and systematic effort to adapt to the foreground processes, production processes and their individual operations of the business. The production of goods with a strong "innovative power" and the invention of processes and tools to increase the efficiency of other inputs used are required to carry out activities in the fields of basic research, applied research and the design or development. The most immediately obvious application of the results of these types of industry research has focused on increasing the productivity of human labor and the simultaneous improvement in profitability management, become progressively more significant as and that the processes, phases and individual pieces of work have been reworked so as to allow the application of new scientific knowledge. A further consequence was the emergence of division of labor was progressively accentuated as they has been able to find specialized instruments - derived from the breakdown of manufacturing operations - which could be traced in the context of specific organizational roles. The scientific and technical progress has also been a substantial influence on company size and the structure of operating costs, in particular, the gradual adoption by businesses of more and more mechanized production processes led to the replacement of many variable costs with fixed costs, reconnect them to services provided by fixed assets and other services in proportion to the size of the plant, not just the volume of the product actually manufactured in a certain period of time. It has also been authoritatively stated that, currently, the power in society and a growing tendency for companies to join in the ability to create intellectual and intangible property type to control or provide access - via computer - to the enjoyment of tangible and intangible assets. It follows that, for the creation of business value the importance of intellectual property tends to increase and with it the ability of companies to develop ideas, information, concepts and innovative technologies.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
1.THE BIRTH OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
2.THE ROLE OF INNOVATION FOR THE FORMATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
2.1HISTORICAL ORIGINS OF INNOVATION
2.2INNOVATION AND PSYCHOLOGY OF INNOVATION
2.3THE INNOVATION CYCLE
3.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
3.1HISTORICAL ORIGINS AND PROFILES DESCRIBING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
4.THE OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
CHAPTER TWO
THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IN MODERN ORGANIZATIONS
1.INTRODUCTION
2.THE MAIN CHARATERISTICS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETS BETWEEN EXPANSION AND VIOLATION
3.INNOVATION AND ORGANIZATION PROCESS
3.1 THE MANAGER OF INNOVATION
3.2 ORGANIZATION MODEL TO SUBSTAIN THE INNOVATION PROCESS
3.3 THE TRANSFER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT
3.4 THE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
4.THE COMPANY KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM THE MANAGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
4.1 PREMISE
4.2STRATEGIC PLANNING OF INNOVATION CYCLE: COMPANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LEVEL
4.3 THE EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
4.4 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GUDIELINEES INSIDE THE ORGANIZATION
4.5SPECIFIC STRATEGIES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.
4.6THE QUALITATIVE ASPECT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETS EVALUATION
4.7THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STRATEGY FOR MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
5THE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF INFORMATION, COPYRIGHT, PATENT AND BRAND
5.1 INFORMATION
5.2 COPYRIGHT
5.3 PATENT
5.4 BRAND
CHAPTER THREE
THE VALUATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
1.INTRODUCTION
2. THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETS BETWEEN BOOK VALUE AND ECONOMIC VALUE.
3. THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, THE RECENT GROWTH TREND
4. THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DUE DILIGENCE
5. THE EVALUATION OF THE PORTFOLIO OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETS
5.1TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
5.2THE EVALUATION OF A RESEARCH PROJECT IN THE LIGHT OF ITS SUBSEQUENT PATENTING
5.3THE BRAND ASSESSMENT
Objectives and Core Themes
The primary objective of this work is to explore the management of intellectual property within the context of a knowledge-based society. It examines how innovation, as the core driver of modern enterprise, necessitates strategic management of intangible assets to achieve a lasting competitive advantage. The work investigates the interplay between corporate organizational processes and the protection of intellectual capital.
- The role of the knowledge economy and the evolution of intellectual capital
- The innovation cycle and organizational models to sustain innovation
- Management and protection strategies for patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets
- The valuation of intellectual property portfolios and due diligence processes
- Strategic planning for intellectual property to enhance organizational competitiveness
Excerpt from the Book
1. The birth of the knowledge economy
Since the Nineties, with the coming of the knowledge economy, many scholars have shown their interest in the issue of intellectual capital.
In 1997, Thomas A. Stewart defined intellectual capital as “the entirety of all knowledge that the people working in a company have and they are able to give a competitive advantage to that particular company in the same market”.
Essentially, intellectual capital can be attributed to intangible capital, held by the business system in the form of intangible assets: some examples are represented by skills, ideas and skills that belong to the people that are part of a particular economic entity.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: Discusses the transition to a knowledge economy, defining intellectual capital and the role of innovation within this framework.
CHAPTER TWO: Explores how modern organizations manage intellectual property assets, focusing on organizational models, strategic planning, and the protection of specific assets.
CHAPTER THREE: Details the valuation methodologies for intellectual property, emphasizing the economic significance of portfolios and due diligence.
Keywords
Intellectual Property, Knowledge Economy, Intellectual Capital, Innovation Cycle, Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Asset Valuation, Intangible Assets, Organizational Management, Competitive Advantage, Due Diligence, Knowledge Management, Triple Helix Model
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this work?
This work focuses on the management of intellectual property as a strategic necessity in a knowledge-driven economy to ensure organizational growth and competitive advantage.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
The work covers the birth of the knowledge economy, the innovation cycle, various organizational models for innovation, and the detailed management of IP assets like patents and brands.
What is the primary objective of this research?
The goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how companies can strategically manage their intangible assets to maximize value and survive in dynamic markets.
Which scientific methods are employed?
The author uses a management-oriented economic approach, integrating theoretical frameworks with practical strategies and specific case studies to analyze intellectual property management.
What topics are discussed in the main section?
The main section addresses the transfer of intellectual property rights, organizational models for sustaining innovation, and the specific strategic management of information, copyright, patents, and branding.
How would you characterize this work through keywords?
The work is characterized by keywords such as Intellectual Capital, Innovation Cycle, Strategic IP Management, Intangible Assets, and Technology Assessment.
How does the author define the 'innovation cycle'?
The author defines the innovation cycle as a circular, historic process that converts old knowledge into new ideas, heavily dependent on social consensus and individual creativity.
Why is the concept of 'due diligence' emphasized in the third chapter?
Due diligence is essential for identifying risks, confirming the value of investments, and ensuring that no third parties hold conflicting claims on the intellectual property rights involved in business transactions.
How does the author reconcile the protection of ideas with public access?
The author argues that there is a delicate tension between exclusivity and access, suggesting that a balanced approach is necessary to ensure that intellectual property protection fosters rather than stifles innovation.
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- Fabio Nappo (Author), 2011, Intellectual Property Management in a knowledge-based Society, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/175946
