Expired patents: An opportunity for higher education institutions

Patent protection typically lasts about 20 years from the filing date and is in exchange for sufficiently disclosing the invention. The disclosure aims to enrich technical knowledge globally, promote creativity and technological innovation and contribute to sustainable socio-economic development. Af...

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Published in:Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics
Main Author: Mhlambululi Mafu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frma.2023.1115457/full