This book investigates how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate the complex intersection of intellectual property protection, innovation, and knowledge management in the modern information age. Robert A. Blackburn synthesizes findings from multiple research projects to provide a comprehensive overview of how smaller firms manage intangible assets. The text examines the strategic challenges these firms face when balancing legal protections with the need for collaborative innovation in both national and international markets.

Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the academic discourse on small business management and innovation policy. Readers frequently note the academic rigor of the text, making it a useful resource for researchers and policy analysts interested in the operational realities of SMEs.