The Effect of Intellectual Property Standards on the Catch-Up Process Of Emerging Market Economies

Izzet Sidki Darendeli, Kristin Brandl, Ram Mudambi, Robert D. Hamilton, III

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    Abstract

    The catch-up process of emerging market economies is dependent on multiple factors, such as local governmental regulations but also global industry developments. We investigate how intellectual property (IP) protection standards affect this catch-up process. The alignment of these standards with the country’s level of innovation capabilities set the framework for the study. We use patent data from the United States Patent Office and compare the catch-up process of Brazil, India and Turkey based on the countries implementation of TRIPS regulations. We find that countries with a gradual implementation of IP protection standards gain a higher level of innovation capabilities compared to countries that immediately ratify the standards. These countries require more time to catch-up to global standards as a misalignment of IP protection and innovation capabilities is evident.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication date2014
    Number of pages38
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    EventThe DRUID Society Conference 2014: Entrepreneurship - Organization - Innovation - Copenhagen Business School, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Duration: 16 Jun 201418 Jun 2014
    Conference number: 36
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    ConferenceThe DRUID Society Conference 2014
    Number36
    LocationCopenhagen Business School
    Country/TerritoryDenmark
    CityFrederiksberg
    Period16/06/201418/06/2014
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