This briefing paper is meant to inform policy-makers working to enhance the performance and thus positive economic impact of innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular by supporting their effective intellectual property (IP) management. The paper provides an overview of the...

Small firms are important to all economies. This is especially true with the rise of the information and communication technologies (ICTs), as the technical characteristics of information goods lower entry barriers for small firms seeking to take advantage of the growing global demand for ICTs....