ABSTRACT

This is the first book to present marketing strategy of high-tech products and services in a legal, economic, and global context. From software to hardware, from pharmaceuticals to digital movies and TV, the authors argue that the understanding of intellectual property rights (IPRs) is essential to devising effective marketing strategies.

chapter 1|29 pages

Sustaining Competitive Advantage in a High-Tech Environment

A Strategic Marketing Perspective

chapter 2|20 pages

Analytical Tools for Marketing High-Tech

chapter 4|34 pages

IP Primer

A Legal Perspective

chapter 7|38 pages

Externalities and Ethics

The Social Impact of Technology and How High-Tech Firms' Responses May Intertwine with Their Marketing Strategies

chapter 8|22 pages

Global Dimensions of High-Tech Firm Strategies

The Case of the Pharmaceutical Industry