Cantatore, Francina, and Crawford Spencer, Elizabeth (2015) Strategies for intellectual property protection in the third sector. Third Sector Review, 21 (2). pp. 149-169.

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Abstract

Third sector organisations (TSOs) are often unaware of the importance of intellectual property (IP) protection. This is because TSOs are typically focused on their social objectives, rather than on commercial benefits. Additionally, TSOs have unique challenges in dealing with IP protection, such as a lack of time, a lack of funding and a lack of knowledge. This article takes a practice-based approach in considering, firstly, what is relevant, protectable IP in the third sector context; secondly, the unique challenges facing TSOs and why their IP may be under-managed; and thirdly, how TSOs can improve their IP protection. The article proposes that there is a need for TSOs to balance their diverse objectives in fostering and protecting partnerships and collaborations with an effective IP protection strategy.

Item ID:	53340
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1839-5937
Keywords:	IP protection; intellectual property; third sector; non-profit; not-for-profit
Date Deposited:	31 Jul 2018 03:52
FoR Codes:	18 LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES > 1801 Law > 180105 Commercial and Contract Law @ 50% 18 LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES > 1801 Law > 180115 Intellectual Property Law @ 50%
SEO Codes:	94 LAW, POLITICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES > 9499 Other Law, Politics and Community Services > 949999 Law, Politics and Community Services not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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