Inter- and Intraorganizational Learning Processes in the Interaction between Firms and Patent Offices

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Abstract

This chapter focuses upon two types of interaction. One is the interaction between departments within the Danish Trademark and Patent Office (DKPTO). Additionally, the interaction between the DKPTO and firms is analysed. The chapter discusses in what ways an institution like a national patent office is important for product innovation, not just by providing an appropriability system for product innovations in firms, but additionally by improving the long-run capabilities of both firms and the DKPTO itself. The research builds upon interviews in the DKPTO, case stories from firms and of patent granting procedures.
With respect to internal competencies, it is found that no efforts were done to create environments for learning between the departments in line with the ‘learning organisations’ described in earlier chapters. However, taking the tasks of the departments into account, the need for such efforts was not obvious. Links to external
organizations are not only confined to industrial firms. Many firms, especially the large firms, would not mind if the tasks of the national patent system were moved to the EPO-level. On the other hand, in particular small, new firms may feel more confident with a national patent office.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProduct Innovation, Interactive Learning and Economic Performance
EditorsChristensen, Jesper L. ; Lundvall, Bengt-Åke (eds.)
Place of PublicationElsevier Ltd.
PublisherJAI Press
Publication date2004
Pages309-340
ISBN (Print)0762311568
Publication statusPublished - 2004
SeriesResearch on Technological Innovation, Management and Policy
Number8
ISSN0737-1071

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