In the era of modern industrial regimes, the role of technology in
tackling climate change is pivotal. International goals of climate
change mitigation and sustainable development cannot be achieved without
the contribution of new technologies. At the same time, the importance
of patent protection and an efficient patent system that facilitates
technology transfer among international frontiers cannot be overlooked.
Many patented technologies are either not accessible for further
dissemination or do not hold much technical value. Therefore, advanced
systems of collaborative innovation have been developed, especially in
the sector of green technology and green innovation.
The environmental concerns of the global community cannot be tackled by
a single company, person, sector or country. Innovation partnerships and
collaborative research will play a vital role in combating global
climate concerns and in determining the diffusion of green technologies
for maximum impact. This book argues that policy-makers should encourage
partnerships in technology rather than focusing on gaining investment
and access to green technology to encourage global technological giants
to transfer their technology and knowledge to local entities. It
analyzes the relationship between patent protection, green innovation
and diffusion of green technology against the backdrop of climate change
and severe climate crisis.
Taking an interdisciplinary approach to align patent law and green
technology with the Sustainable Development Goals, it examines the
effects of patent protection, technology transfer and compulsory
licensing on the diffusion of green technologies while offering a
systematic analysis of the relationship between patent protection, green
innovation and diffusion of green technology from a global perspective.
