Patents and the practice of open science among government research institutes inMalaysia: The case of Malaysian Rubber Board
Patent policy of a Government Research Institute for rubber in Malaysia was studied. The changing paradigm on patenting among GRIs in Malaysia was analysed. Patterns in R & D, patenting and commercialisation of the GRI were examined. Agricultural GRIs must balance IP creation and technology development for national interest.
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