In-house or external? Differing approaches to patent filing strategies

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The increasingly complex issue of patent filing demands specialist knowledge and skills to identify appropriate strategies. Patent attorneys therefore have a critical role to play and can significantly influence a patent in terms of its breadth, international scope, and speed. Firms need to decide whether to use in-house capabilities or employ external patent lawyers who might have different motivations to their own.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2018), "In-house or external? Differing approaches to patent filing strategies", Strategic Direction, Vol. 34 No. 1, pp. 13-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-10-2017-0145