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  • February 2021
  • Module Note

Intellectual Property Strategy

By: Andy Wu and Aticus Peterson
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Abstract

Managing intellectual property (IP) in information technology—digital technologies like software or computing hardware—requires a distinct strategic approach. This note summarizes the high-level strategic considerations for managers of information technology businesses where IP may be relevant and provides selected examples of how strategy may be implemented.

Keywords

Intellectual Property; Information Technology; Management; Strategy

Citation

Wu, Andy, and Aticus Peterson. "Intellectual Property Strategy." Harvard Business School Module Note 721-436, February 2021.

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Andy Wu

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