Explores the reasons why Charles Goodyear, the inventor of vulcanized rubber, not able to take advantage of its opening, despite the provision of international property rights for his invention through the patent in 1844. Considers utility patents as an incentive for innovators in the light of international industrial espionage associated with the idea of Goodyear and international differences in patent laws. Also considered commercialization strategies based on the selection of Goodyear between developing and licensing innovative themselves to others. "Hide
by Tom Nicholas Source: Harvard Business School 24 pages. Publication Date: February 1, 2008. Prod. #: 808118-PDF-ENG
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