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Modular Innovations and Distributed Processes. The Case of Genetically Engineered Vaccines

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  • Bureth, Antoine

    (Bureau d'Économie Théorique et Appliquée (BETA) Université de Strasbourg)

  • Pénin, Julien

    (Bureau d'Économie Théorique et Appliquée (BETA) Université de Strasbourg)

Abstract

The conception and the production of genetically engineered vaccines (GEV) constitute an highlighting example of innovations based on knowledge re-combination. We show that the development of a GEV is achieved through the combination at various levels (cognitive, organisational and technical) of sub-products or modules. Such modular configuration offers an important potential for innovation, but also raises the issue of the coordination of the different actors in charge of the modules. In particular we stress here the role of the patent system, which is essential to improve the interactions among firms and the assembling of heterogeneous pieces of knowledge. We therefore present the development of GEV as being a process distributed over a wide range of actors, in which patents are used as interfaces at the organizational level and as management devices to align heterogeneous incentives.

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  • Bureth, Antoine & Pénin, Julien, 2007. "Modular Innovations and Distributed Processes. The Case of Genetically Engineered Vaccines," European Journal of Economic and Social Systems, Lavoisier, vol. 20(2), pages 251-273.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:ejessy:0084
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    1. Isabel Maria Bodas Freitas & Alessandro Nuvolari, 2012. "Traditional Versus Heterodox Motives for Academic Patenting: Evidence from the Netherlands," Industry and Innovation, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(8), pages 671-695, November.
    2. Pénin, Julien & Wack, Jean-Pierre, 2008. "Research tool patents and free-libre biotechnology: A suggested unified framework," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 37(10), pages 1909-1921, December.
    3. Rémy Guichardaz & Laurent Bach & Julien Penin, 2016. "Music industry intermediation in the digital era and the resilience of the majors’ oligopoly: The role of transactional capabilities," Working Papers of BETA 2016-47, Bureau d'Economie Théorique et Appliquée, UDS, Strasbourg.
    4. Patrick Cohendet & Matthieu Farcot & Julien Pénin, 2009. "Intellectual property in a knowledge-based economy : Patents to include vs. patents to exclude," Working Papers of BETA 2009-15, Bureau d'Economie Théorique et Appliquée, UDS, Strasbourg.

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    Keywords

    Intellectual Property Rights; Biotechnology; Modularity; Collaboration; Collective Innovation;
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    JEL classification:

    • L23 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Organization of Production
    • L65 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Chemicals; Rubber; Drugs; Biotechnology; Plastics
    • M11 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Production Management
    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives
    • O34 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Intellectual Property and Intellectual Capital

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