Modeling the Intellectual Property Rights Environment

Abstract

In this chapter, a detailed discussion of the results of the research of Chaudhry, Zimmerman, Peters and Cordell (2008 and 2009) is given to present a framework and statistical measures to accept (or reject) the proposed model of the IPR environment. First, general research questions and a model of the intellectual property rights environment are given. Second, a synopsis is given of the variables used in the model, such as the level of consumer complicity, pirate activity, and host country enforcement of intellectual property rights. Third, a brief discussion of the study design to capture managerial perceptions to test this model follows. Fourth, an in-depth discussion of managerial assessment of the variables presented in the model is given with detailed statistical results that either support (or refute) the model proposed in Fig. 4.1. Several of the topics presented in this model are further discussed in other chapters of the book.