IP Outreach Research > IP Use and Awareness
Reference
| Title: | Sondage IFOP pour l'INPI |
| Author: | [IFOP] |
| Source: | Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle |
| Year: | 2008 |
Details
| Subject/Type: | IP Knowledge, IP Protection |
| Focus: | Economic / Financial Impact, Patents |
| Country/Territory: | France |
| Objective: | To find out about business managers' opinions regarding patents, intellectual property and the INPI. |
| Sample: | 506 business managers with 10+ employees |
| Methodology: | Telephone interviews |
Main Findings
21% of industrial businesses have applied for a patent. 47% could imagine doing so. Overall, 89% of business managers regard patents as useful to encourage innovation. Two in three respondents believe that patents protect their enterprise and its activity, and 54% consider them useful to encourage innovation within their business.
Half the respondents agree that patents help their business develop and grow; those who have applied for a patent judge its utility higher. 11% of businesses surveyed affirm that they have experienced intellectual/industrial property related problems.
The Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle (INPI) is well known: 83% of respondents know that it delivers patents, 76% know its services, and 70% are aware of its role in combating counterfeiting.
Business managers point out that new counterfeit products have appeared: medicines, electronic devices, and auto parts. Still, the fashion and luxury industries are most affected by fakes (apparel, jewellery, leather products).
[Date Added: Nov 20, 2008 ]