WIPO Publication Number: 1013

ISBN: 978-92-805-1794-1
Number of Pages: 159

This publication contains empirical research papers on the economics of intellectual in South Africa prepared by South African researchers. The papers cover a range of different fields and sectors including an overview of IP rights and innovation in South Africa; a discussion on the role of patents in the natural products sector; an analysis of the IP strategy in the Rooibos sector; a case study on IP management at South Africa’s largest R&D spender and an analysis of the use of IP by South African publicly-financed research institutions.

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Please note that the WIPO publication n° 1012 also deals with "The Economics of Intellectual Property". This item is sited under " Intellectual Property " as well.