The ability of an innovating firm to appropriation of returns to its innovation is wholly dependent on establishing property rights in the innovation

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While establishing property rights through patents or copyrights is one way to appropriate returns from innovation, firms can also use secrecy, lead time advantages, complementary assets, and network effects to protect and benefit from their innovations.

The Ability of an Innovating Firm to Appropriation of Returns