Innovative Development and Protecting Intellectual Property in the Digital Economy
As digital outputs become more widespread, IP protection for channels delivering digital content and services and associated administration of rights (including decentralized registries of rights) are critical for spurring innovation and competitiveness. Countries which have adopted robust intellectual property systems stand to gain a competitive advantage. Given shortened product lifecycles and relative ease in bringing innovation to market, what legal protection limitations should be considered? How can we protect rights and ensure fair compensation for authors, researchers, and businesses, and is it true that the role of IP protection is increasing in the digital economy? Which priorities should be included in national intellectual property policy and what is lacking in Russia’s approach? Which organizations can act as drivers of development, and what steps does the state need to take to make this happen?
