Implications of intellectual property rights to the economy
By Rawle Lucas On
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Intangible
Intellectual property (IP) is one of those intangible things that is important to the production structure of any country. As abstract as the concept might seem, it is capable of generating future benefits for its owners. That is the reason accountants normally view intellectual property as an intangible asset; a thing of value to those who own it. The property can be sold or it could be leased to others. When those options are not exercised, the owners could use the knowledge to produce goods or services. Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) therefore are about access to technology