Abstract
This paper explores the critical role of intellectual property (“IP”) rights in crowdfunding, particularly how public disclosure at early entrepreneurial stages affects campaign success. We present novel data indicating a positive correlation between robust IP regimes and increased global crowdfunding activities (per capita), a link not extensively examined in existing literature. The study also compares IP challenges in crowdfunding with those in academic research, emphasizing the unique reliance on reputation and scholarly integrity in academia as opposed to formal legal protections in crowdfunding. This research fills a gap in the understanding of IP’s impact on crowdfunding, offering valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers in this evolving field.
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Crowdfunding and Intellectual Property