T H E N E W F R O N T I E R Commercial and technological changes have
reached a breathtaking pace. Not only are products changing but markets, customers,
competitors, and government regulations are constantly in a state of flux. Companies that
have enjoyed decades-long dominance in their market have found that their competitive
advantage can be wiped out by an upstart or a global competitor in the blink of an eye. |
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| In adapting to this new environment companies have recognized that their proprietary intellectual property rights are critical assets which may insure a competitive advantage or generate substantial licensing income. This focus on proprietary intellectual property has created a demand for technology transfer specialist. IPD has directly addressed this demand and stepped in the forefront of this new frontier. | |