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In the Services of the of the SMEs? The Patent Systems and the SMEs in the Baltic Sea Region
Abstract [en]
Innovation is pivotal to economic growth and societal transformation. The concern then is to determine the means to uphold a continuous flow of innovations. The patent system is one of the institutional means that is used as incentive to encourage individuals and firms to produce innovations. It is important to study the use of the patent system by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), partly because of their numerical significance in industry and partly because of their importance as a force of innovation. In this project, we will study why the SMEs prefer to use or not to use the patent system and how their decision impacts on their performance with IPR. We do this through studies of documents and in-depth interviews with decision makers (leaders and/or managers) in SMEs in selected industries. The study will be situated in the Baltic Sea Region. We will study the experiences of SMEs of the patent systems and utility models in four countries: Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Estonia. In Sweden and Latvia only the patent system is applied. Finland and Estonia use both the patent system and the utility model, a system which is expected to be more beneficial and attractive to the SMEs. It is interesting to compare the experiences of Finland and Estonia to those of Sweden and Latvia to investigate the extent to which SMEs are using and benefiting from the utility model. The Baltic Sea Region perspective is important due to the fact that there are legal differences between the Baltic countries. Some countries, such as Finland and Estonia, have through legislation created another IPR, the utility model. The protection of utility models is mainly motivated by creating a protection more accessible for SMEs than patent protection. Our research will highlight whether SMEs in these countries are benefitted from the creation of the protection of utility models alongside with the patent protection. Innovation and entrepreneurship is one of the strongest research and education profiles of Södertörn University. The research project links this innovation profile to Södertörns Baltic Sea Region research profile. Södertörn can become a platform for research in intellectual property rights in the Baltic Sea Region, especially from a broader perspective than just the legal. To our knowledge there is no research on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the Baltic Sea Region at Södertörn at present. We plan to collaborate closely with CBEES and we have already initiated the process by submitting an application for funds to CBEES for a workshop on the patent systems and the SMEs for researchers and practitioners from the Baltic Sea region.
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Tesfaye, B. & Wainikka, C. (2022). Women Entrepreneurs in New Technology-based Businesses in Sweden: Experiences as inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs. In: Beldina Owalla; Time Vorley; Helen Lawton Smith (Ed.), Gender, Diversity and Innovation: Concepts, Policies and Practice (pp. 63-79). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Women Entrepreneurs in New Technology-based Businesses in Sweden: Experiences as inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs
2022 (English)In: Gender, Diversity and Innovation: Concepts, Policies and Practice / [ed] Beldina Owalla; Time Vorley; Helen Lawton Smith, Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2022, p. 63-79Chapter in book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The chapter discussces the low participation of Swedish women inventors in new technology appropriation activities and the mechanisms that impact on their opportunities to benefit from their creative endevours.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2022
Keywords
Patent system; SMEs; Baltic Sea Region; Patent; New Technology; Invention;
National Category
Business Administration
Research subject
Politics, Economy and the Organization of Society; Baltic and East European studies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-51578 (URN)10.4337/9781800377462.00012 (DOI)2-s2.0-85173710137 (Scopus ID)9781800377455 (ISBN)9781800377462 (ISBN)
Funder
The Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, 26/2016
Available from: 2023-06-01 Created: 2023-06-01 Last updated: 2024-05-20Bibliographically approved
Lönnborg, M., Ndiege, B. O. & Tesfaye, B. (2021). Beyond Borders: Entrepreneurship, Co-operatives and Education in Sweden and Tanzania. In: Mikael Lönnborg, Benson Otieno Ndiege; Besrat Tesfaye (Ed.), Beyond Borders: Essays on Entrepreneurship, Co-operatives and Education in Sweden and Tanzania (pp. 9-50). Huddinge: Södertörns högskola
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Beyond Borders: Entrepreneurship, Co-operatives and Education in Sweden and Tanzania
2021 (English)In: Beyond Borders: Essays on Entrepreneurship, Co-operatives and Education in Sweden and Tanzania / [ed] Mikael Lönnborg, Benson Otieno Ndiege; Besrat Tesfaye, Huddinge: Södertörns högskola, 2021, p. 9-50Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Huddinge: Södertörns högskola, 2021
Series
Södertörn Academic Studies, ISSN 1650-433X ; 85
National Category
Economics and Business
Research subject
Politics, Economy and the Organization of Society
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-44695 (URN)978-91-89109-61-2 (ISBN)978-91-89109-62-9 (ISBN)
Funder
The Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, 41/2016The Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, 26/2016
Available from: 2021-04-08 Created: 2021-04-08 Last updated: 2021-04-08Bibliographically approved
Lönnborg, M., Ndiege, B. O. & Tesfaye, B. (Eds.). (2021). Beyond Borders: Essays on Entrepreneurship, Co-operatives and Education in Sweden and Tanzania (1ed.). Huddinge: Södertörns högskola
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Beyond Borders: Essays on Entrepreneurship, Co-operatives and Education in Sweden and Tanzania
2021 (English)Collection (editor) (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The two topics highlighted in this volume, entrepreneurship and co-operatives, and education within these fields, may be regarded as essentially disparate themes. However, looking more closely it is apparent that these have some interesting intersections. The main focus relates to innovation and entrepreneurship among co-operatives, the public sector, and the private sector

This work is a product of the collaboration between Södertörn University in Stockholm, Sweden, and Moshi Co-operative University in Moshi, Tanzania. In both countries we aim to understand, how enterprises with different ownership forms and other kinds of state and private organizations contribute to economic growth or decline. The volume is an overview of research about entrepreneurship and co-operatives but also of education in these areas. The intention is to contribute to the promotion of research on these topics in both countries and enhance future collaboration between the two Universities.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Huddinge: Södertörns högskola, 2021. p. 398 Edition: 1
Series
Södertörn Academic Studies, ISSN 1650-433X ; 85
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-44542 (URN)978-91-89109-61-2 (ISBN)978-91-89109-62-9 (ISBN)
Funder
The Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, 41/2016The Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, 26/2016
Available from: 2021-04-01 Created: 2021-04-01 Last updated: 2023-03-31Bibliographically approved
Borg, E. A. & Tesfaye, B. (2021). Flemingsberg som lokaliseringsmiljö för högteknologiföretag. In: Malin Gawell; Apostolis Papakostas (Ed.), Att göra stad i Stockholms urbana periferi: (pp. 283-301). Stockholm: Stockholmia förlag
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Flemingsberg som lokaliseringsmiljö för högteknologiföretag
2021 (Swedish)In: Att göra stad i Stockholms urbana periferi / [ed] Malin Gawell; Apostolis Papakostas, Stockholm: Stockholmia förlag, 2021, p. 283-301Chapter in book (Other academic)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm: Stockholmia förlag, 2021
National Category
Business Administration
Research subject
Politics, Economy and the Organization of Society
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-45247 (URN)978-91-7031-330-1 (ISBN)
Funder
Knowledge FoundationThe Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, 26/2016
Available from: 2021-04-26 Created: 2021-04-26 Last updated: 2023-07-11Bibliographically approved
Tesfaye, B., Ndiege, B. O. & Towo, E. (2021). Institutional Constraints on Women Entrepreneurship in Tanzania (1ed.). In: Mikael Lönnborg; Benson Otieno Ndiege; Besrat Tesfaye (Ed.), Beyond Borders: Essays on Entrepreneurship, Co-operatives and Education in Sweden and Tanzania (pp. 51-82). Huddinge: Södertörns högskola
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Institutional Constraints on Women Entrepreneurship in Tanzania
2021 (English)In: Beyond Borders: Essays on Entrepreneurship, Co-operatives and Education in Sweden and Tanzania / [ed] Mikael Lönnborg; Benson Otieno Ndiege; Besrat Tesfaye, Huddinge: Södertörns högskola, 2021, 1, p. 51-82Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Huddinge: Södertörns högskola, 2021 Edition: 1
Series
Södertörn Academic Studies, ISSN 1650-433X ; 85
National Category
Business Administration
Research subject
Politics, Economy and the Organization of Society
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-45232 (URN)978-91-89109-61-2 (ISBN)978-91-89109-62-9 (ISBN)
Funder
The Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, 26/2016
Available from: 2021-04-23 Created: 2021-04-23 Last updated: 2023-07-11Bibliographically approved
Tesfaye, B. & Lundström, A. (2021). Managing the COVID-19 Crisis. A Case Study of Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility in Swedish SMEs. In: Anna Sörensson; Besrat Tesfaye; Anders Lundström; Georgiana Grigore; Alin Stancu (Ed.), Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability during the Coronavirus Crisis: International Case Studies (pp. 103-134). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Managing the COVID-19 Crisis. A Case Study of Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility in Swedish SMEs
2021 (English)In: Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability during the Coronavirus Crisis: International Case Studies / [ed] Anna Sörensson; Besrat Tesfaye; Anders Lundström; Georgiana Grigore; Alin Stancu, Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2021, p. 103-134Chapter in book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed serious challenges to businesses across the globe. However, the effects of pandemic on businesses vary widely across nations, regions, and industries. Some businesses are being pushed into liquidation and bankruptcy while others are struggling to maintain operational continuity. Yet others are forced to repurpose their expertise and resources in order to meet a sudden upsurge in the demand for their products and services. Likewise, there is a variation in the understandings and responses of entrepreneurs to the COVID-19 crisis. Our case study illustrates these variations. Using a multiple case study, we explore the perceptions, strategic responses, and managerial practices of Swedish SMEs during the COVID-19 crisis. The aim is to gain some insight into how SMEs manage the COVID-19 pandemic from both economic and CSR perspectives. The results indicate that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is related to the state of the industry in which the case companies are located, and the pre-crisis status of the companies. The perceptions of the entrepreneurs also differ. Some entrepreneurs perceive the crisis as a threat to their business while others see opportunities for innovation. These perceptions are likely to guide the strategic choices and managerial practices of the entrepreneurs. Digitalization is a common denominator with regard to social responsibility. However, the primary focus is on socially responsible practices for the health and safety of employees.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2021
Series
Palgrave Studies in Governance, Leadership and Responsibility, ISSN 2662-1304, E-ISSN 2662-1312
Keywords
COVID-19, Crisis management, Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Social responsibility
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-47313 (URN)10.1007/978-3-030-73847-1_6 (DOI)2-s2.0-85109479620 (Scopus ID)978-3-030-73846-4 (ISBN)978-3-030-73849-5 (ISBN)978-3-030-73847-1 (ISBN)
Funder
The Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, 26/2016
Available from: 2021-11-25 Created: 2021-11-25 Last updated: 2023-07-11Bibliographically approved
Tesfaye, B. & Lundström, A. (2019). Engaging Successful Migrant Entrepreneurs in Socially Responsible Causes: A Case from Sweden (1ed.). In: Francisca Farache, Georgiana Grigore, Alin Stancu and David McQueen (Ed.), Responsible People: The Role of the Individual in CSR, Entrepreneurship and Management Education (pp. 15-38). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Engaging Successful Migrant Entrepreneurs in Socially Responsible Causes: A Case from Sweden
2019 (English)In: Responsible People: The Role of the Individual in CSR, Entrepreneurship and Management Education / [ed] Francisca Farache, Georgiana Grigore, Alin Stancu and David McQueen, Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2019, 1, p. 15-38Chapter in book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

A wide range of policy and practical initiatives aimed at improving the engagement and performance in CSR in SMEs have been initiated at all levels of society. A central issue is to what extent and how SMEs may be engaged in CSR initiatives. This chapter discusses CSR in Swedish SMEs, more specifically how successful migrant entrepreneurs (SUME) can be engaged in initiatives facilitating the labor market integration of new migrants. The CSR perceptions, motives, and priorities of SUME in participating in initiatives that address broader social issues are explored.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2019 Edition: 1
Series
Palgrave Studies in Governance, Leadership and Responsibility, ISSN 2662-1304
Keywords
Corporate Social Responsibility, SMEs, Entrepreneurship, Migrant, Entrepreneur, Integration
National Category
Business Administration
Research subject
Politics, Economy and the Organization of Society
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-38724 (URN)10.1007/978-3-030-10740-6_2 (DOI)2-s2.0-85106426336 (Scopus ID)978-3-030-10739-0 (ISBN)978-3-030-10740-6 (ISBN)
Funder
The Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, 26/2016
Available from: 2019-08-14 Created: 2019-08-14 Last updated: 2023-09-21Bibliographically approved
Co-InvestigatorWainikka, Christina
Principal InvestigatorTesfaye, Besrat
Coordinating organisation
Södertörn University
Funder
Period
2017-01-01 - 2019-12-31
Keywords [sv]
Östersjö- och Östeuropaforskning
Keywords [en]
Baltic and East European studies
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
DiVA, id: project:1783Project, id: 26/2016_OSS

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