Patent Management: Protecting Intellectual Property and Innovation 2nd ed

Innovation must translate into tangible value to sustain competitive advantage. As AI accelerates invention and global patenting shifts eastward, managing intellectual property (IP) is now as vital as overseeing factories or R&D.

Patent Management offers a practical guide for executives, innovators, and academics to harness patents as drivers of value in dynamic markets. Blending decades of global research with industry collaboration, the book covers:

• Winning IP Strategies: Use offensive and defensive tactics to compete globally
• Future-proofing: Adapt patent strategy to AI, blockchain, and emerging tech
• Successful practices: Learn from top firms and public-sector initiatives
• Proven tools: Apply frameworks for start-ups, SMEs, and large corporations

Built on projects with leading organizations like the European Commission and WIPO, this book connects theory and practice to make IP a lasting competitive edge.