"IPR as a Catalyst for MSME Growth: Examining the Impact of Government Initiatives on Patent and Trademark Registration"
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of government initiatives aimed at promoting patent and trademark registration on the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India, with a focus on understanding how intellectual property rights (IPR) serve as a catalyst for innovation and economic development within this sector.
This research employed a systematic approach using the Scopus database for a comprehensive literature review. Co-authorship and co-occurrence analyses were conducted to examine collaborative patterns among researchers and the relationships between keywords. Additionally, a research gap analysis was performed to identify underexplored areas within the existing literature on small-scale industries, with a particular focus on challenges such as access to finance, market competition, regulatory constraints, and technological advancements.
The co-occurrence analysis conducted using the Scopus database reveals that key terms such as "Intellectual Property Rights," "Innovation," and "Government Initiatives" form central themes, emphasizing the role of IPR in fostering innovation and MSME growth. The analysis also highlights the critical impact of government policies in promoting patent and trademark registration among MSMEs. The co-author network analysis shows distinct clusters of researchers with central figures like Wang Chengang playing a pivotal role in fostering collaboration across research communities, demonstrating the importance of collaboration in advancing knowledge on IPR and MSME growth.
This research uniquely examines IPR's impact on MSME growth strategies.