AbstractThe paper concerns space technology transfer issues related to patent protection challenges in space sector. Inventions in the field of space engineering continuously constitute significant part of the innovative space market. The protection of intellectual property not only is extremely helpful in cooperation in international and multi-entity projects but also may become a stimulus for further terrestrial and extraterrestrial business opportunities. The variety of space technologies, restricted space market and unique knowledge proved in the space environment, requires special treatment in the context of intellectual protection. The technology transfer process, which consists of extracting and marketing space technologies, services and applications, for a purpose which were not originally intended, requires also a new approach in the context of patent policy.Issues like space patent paradox, space requirements and the consequences for the market, as well as transfer of space technology to non-space applications and finally, space exploration and benefits for mining industry on Earth, have been discussed.
Space technology transfer problems in the context of protecting the space heritage
Space Policy ; 42 ; 66-69
2017-08-04
4 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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