| Title |
A dual-case analysis of the IP governance system in e-commerce: Amazon and Alibaba |
| ID_Doc |
68312 |
| Authors |
Madanoor, MW; Zhang, JH |
| Title |
A dual-case analysis of the IP governance system in e-commerce: Amazon and Alibaba |
| Year |
2022 |
| Published |
Journal Of World Intellectual Property, 25, 3 |
| DOI |
10.1111/jwip.12247 |
| Abstract |
Considering the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights in e-commerce, infringement of which is increasing the counterfeiting goods, affecting consumer's confidence and goodwill of e-commerce, the purpose of this study is to examine the functionality of the IP governance system developed by e-commerce companies. The study makes an in-depth analysis of the IP governance system of the two major e-commerce companies, Amazon.com and Alibaba.com , to comprehend the approach of these e-commerce companies toward ensuring IP protection and protecting consumer's rights. In doing this, the study has taken qualitative dual-case study research design which offers valuable insights about the effectiveness, practice, and applications of IP governance system in e-commerce. Moreover, the dual-case study approach contributes to develop a nomological framework. The study confirms that there is lack of harmonization in IP governance system and standard of IP protection which is essential for the sustainable development of e-commerce and for protecting consumer rights. The significance of this study is the proposed recommendation for the regulatory body of the e-commerce industry which serves as an institution, governing the business practice involved in e-commerce to consider in reforming the IP governance system of the e-commerce industry. |
| Author Keywords |
Alibaba; Amazon; counterfeiting good; e-commerce; IP governance system; IP protection |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000841380900001 |
| WoS Category |
Law |
| Research Area |
Government & Law |
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