Getting the most from your patents
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Several guidelines for research and development managers indesigning the best possible patent strategy to be able to maintain competitive advantages are offered. Technology strategy, business strategy and patent strategy all input to each other and needs a thorough understanding of the environment and other external factors such as competitors, customers, suppliers and the existing patent base.
Publication Name: Research-Technology Management
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0895-6308
Year: 1993
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'Wish Program' for major innovations
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Exxon Chemical Co.'s Wishing Program was aimed at enabling technology managers realize their creativity and take more active roles in the process of innovation. The program presupposes that creativity enhances innovation. It is founded on the assumption that exposing important needs to a large number of interested people increases the chances of having radical ideas developed.
Publication Name: Research-Technology Management
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0895-6308
Year: 1996
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Patent law changes: what you should know
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Information on patenting business methods is offered. Additional data on the patent law known as the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999 are also included.
Publication Name: Research-Technology Management
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0895-6308
Year: 2000
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