IMPORTANCE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FOR SMEs IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

  • Svetla Panayotova
  • Ventsislava Nikolova-Minkova

Abstract

The aim of this development is to present the role of intellectual property (IP) in the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a digital economy. In this regard, intellectual property objects are defined and their advantages and disadvantages are derived. In conclusion, the difficulties encountered by SMEs in using the intellectual property protection system are identified.

Kew words: intellectual property, SMEs, competitiveness, digital economy, COVID-19. 

Published
2021-12-07