@article{48567,
      recid = {48567},
      author = {Vimalnath, Pratheeba, and Tietze, Frank, and Eppinger,  Elisabeth, and Jain, Akriti, and Gurtoo, Anjula, and Elsen,  Maximilian,},
      title = {Responsible intellectual property strategy for  sustainability transition - An exploratory study.},
      pages = {1 volume.},
      abstract = {In this paper, we propose a responsible intellectual  property (IP) strategy (R-IPS) framework based on five  exploratory case studies of sustainable companies in  energy, nutrition, consumer electronics, manufacturing and  water treatment sectors. These companies responsibly use IP  assets to create positive social and environmental impact  (or reduce negative impact), and unlock new opportunities  for financial (economic) gains. The extent to which firms  today use IP rights such as patents and trademarks, and IP  more broadly (including informal intellectual assets such  as data and trade secrets, and contracts) as a strategic  tool to facilitate sustainability remains to be understood  better. More specifically, we need understanding of how  companies could, or even should manage and use their IP  more responsibly in these changing times during which  transitions towards sustainable development are so  thoroughly and urgently needed. The proposed framework  defined using five dimensions namey deliberation/intention,  sustainability IP alignment, flexibility and timing,  inclusiveness, and co-creation can support managerial  decision-making in formulating or re-designing IP  strategies to increase organization's social and  environmental impact, maximising their contributions (e.g.  accelerating transitions) towards building sustainable  economies.},
      url = {http://tind.wipo.int/record/48567},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wpi.2023.102195},
}