Empirical evidence demonstrates the value of intellectual property (IP) in creating economic growth, enhancing productivity and profitability, and increasing enterprise value. Research and Development (R&D) intensive industries, such as the life sciences, where patents are critical to...

Government support for partnering between BioPharma companies and universities is growing in the UK and some European countries but few studies have explored these partnerships.Through interviews and a survey of key institutions we explored perceptions of key informants on industry and...

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Multiple interacting factors influence the uptake and diffusion of medicines which are critical to improving health. However, there is a gap in our knowledge on how regulatory policies and other national health systems attributes combine to impact on the utilisation of innovative drugs, and...