Can emerging economies use the intellectual property system for their own economic growth?
Absolutely. Use of the intellectual property system to facilitate economic growth is in no way restricted to the developed world. Any individual or company in any country may make use of the intellectual property system for their benefit. Unfortunately, many countries fall short in ensuring that intellectual property laws effectively protect the output of their most creative and talented people. Only recently have policy makers in developing countries begun to look to intellectual property as tool for economic growth. Through international training sessions and through research, the Institute is working to increase awareness that intellectual property is a tool that can be used for economic growth.
