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Developments of the Estonian Intellectual Property System to Meet the Challenges of the Knowledge-based Economy
(2009-11-27T14:11:08Z) Kelli, Aleksei
This dissertation concentrates on the interrelations of IP system with innovation and its role in a knowledge-based economy. The author explores opportunities to enhance innovation by improvement of the Estonian intellectual property system. The author’s approach is based on the following assumptions. Firstly, innovation will help to overcome problems relating to the structural weakness of the Estonian economy and increase economic and social welfare of Estonia. Secondly, intellectual property system plays a crucial role in enhancing innovation. The functioning of IP system is influenced by country- and region-specific conditions. The author’s aim is to determine how to improve the existing IP system so as to enhance innovation in Estonia most. The improvement of IP system has to be compatible with the Estonian legal system, economy and membership of the European Union (the EU). The author analyzes the Estonian IP system in the light of the developments on the EU level. Relying on the research results of the dissertation it can be concluded that the importance of intellectual property in all fields of social life is increasing. Currently an intense period of development for intellectual property theory and practice is underway. Intellectual property system is obliged to guarantee social progress by enhancement of innovation. From the Estonian perspective, intellectual property is an essential mechanism to sustain the transformation into a knowledge-based economy and the development of Europe.