Title: From ideas to management: a bibliometric perspective on intellectual property rights management research

Authors: Esra Dundar Aravacik; Serhat Burmaoglu

Addresses: Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Health Management, Health Law, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Türkiye; School of Biomedical Engineering Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA ' Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Health Management, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Türkiye; Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Abstract: n a rapidly evolving technological landscape, intellectual property rights management (IPRM) has become crucial for innovation and competitiveness. This study explores the conceptual evolution and trends, cognitive background, and collaborative dynamics of IPRM from 1991 to 2023. It identifies a significant increase in IPRM publications since 1997, peaking in 2019, highlighting its growing relevance in engineering and life sciences. Keyword analysis reveals expanded focus areas including 'intellectual property', 'patent management', 'blockchain' and 'open innovation', with 'intellectual property' central in co-word and trend analysis linked to 'innovation' and 'technology transfer'. This underscores the strategic role of IP in fostering innovation. Additionally, the co-citation analysis findings advocate for an integrated approach to IPRM, reflecting its evolution towards strategic management and emphasising the importance of collaborative and non-traditional innovation models. This research is pivotal for shaping future technology analysis and management strategies, highlighting the strategic imperative of IPRM in a connected world.

Keywords: intellectual property rights management; IPRM; intellectual property; management; strategic management of intellectual property; patent; innovative technologies; intellectual property rights; IPR.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIPM.2025.150695

International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, 2025 Vol.15 No.6, pp.531 - 554

Received: 13 Jul 2024
Accepted: 18 Oct 2024
Published online: 22 Dec 2025 *

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