This Oxford Innovation Advice report provides a pithy summary of the key barriers and enablers to innovation as observed on the frontline. One striking finding is that many SMEs—particularly in service-based and lower-tech businesses—significantly underuse IP protection tools, often only engaging when it becomes unavoidable.
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The State of Small Business Britain 2024 identifies the underuse of IP protection tools across many SMEs, particularly in service-based and lower-tech businesses. Advisors observed that improving engagement requires demystifying the language and showing clear commercial value.
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