In this paper we analyze the existence of complementarity vs. substitution between different forms of IPRs (namely patents as opposed to trademarks and designs) in the specific case of SMEs. We address this research question by assessing the impact on firms’ economic performance of different combinations of IPRs, using a sample of SMEs operating in manufacturing industries in Northern Italy. Our results, based on a propensity score matching approach, provide evidence in support of complementarity
munari f., santoni s. (2010). Profiting From Innovation in SMEs: Evaluation of IPR Strategies in a Counterfactual Model. s.l : Strategic Management Society.
Profiting From Innovation in SMEs: Evaluation of IPR Strategies in a Counterfactual Model
MUNARI, FEDERICO;SANTONI, SIMONE
2010
Abstract
In this paper we analyze the existence of complementarity vs. substitution between different forms of IPRs (namely patents as opposed to trademarks and designs) in the specific case of SMEs. We address this research question by assessing the impact on firms’ economic performance of different combinations of IPRs, using a sample of SMEs operating in manufacturing industries in Northern Italy. Our results, based on a propensity score matching approach, provide evidence in support of complementarityI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
