Essay

Policy Challenges of Open, Cumulative, and User Innovation

Author: Joel West (San Jose State University)

Abstract

This Article contrasts the implications of these three theories of interorganizational innovation (Henry Chesbrough's, Eric von Hippel's, and Suzanne Scotchmer's) for the Chandlerian model of industrial innovation. It then analyzes the potential impact of various public policies upon such interorganizational innovation and suggest opportunities for research in this area.

Keywords: Technological innovations, Intellectual property, Government aid to research, University research

How to Cite: West, J. (2009) “Policy Challenges of Open, Cumulative, and User Innovation”, Washington University Journal of Law and Policy. 30(1).