The Challenge of Closing Open Innovation: The Intellectual Property Disassembly Problem

doi:10.5437/08956308X5705258

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The Challenge of Closing Open Innovation: The Intellectual Property Disassembly Problem

Published Aug 13, 2014 · O. Granstrand, Marcus Holgersson

Research-Technology Management

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Abstract

OVERVIEW: This article addresses one of the many unexplored challenges associated with closing open innovation—the intellectual property (IP) disassembly problem. This is the problem of disentangling and allocating IP rights at the closing or termination of an open innovation project or when one or more of the vital participants leaves. IP disassembly problems may be mitigated (but not eliminated) through contingent contractual provisions at the IP assembly stage. Moreover, provisions can be made at both the assembly and disassembly stages to prepare for and benefit from subsequent IP reassembly in a sequence of project generations over time. An overriding implication is that IP management that addresses both IP assembly and disassembly problems is necessary (although not sufficient) for effective governance of open innovation.

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Effective governance of open innovation requires managing intellectual property (IP) assembly and disassembly problems, which can be mitigated through contingent contractual provisions.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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