http://www.america.govpublications/ejournalusa/1109/people-and-places-cont2.html.rss http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1109/people-and-places-cont2/2009-innovation-index-country-ranking http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1109/people-and-places-cont2/2009-innovation-index-country-ranking Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:29:33 -0500 http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1109/people-and-places-cont2/government-and-innovation James P. Andrew, Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group Effective governmental policies can have a very positive impact on domestic companies’ ability to innovate. http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1109/people-and-places-cont2/government-and-innovation Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:27:38 -0500 http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1109/people-and-places-cont2/intellectual-property-rights-and-innovation Michael A. Gollin, Partner, Venable LLP An effective system for protecting patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property promotes innovation by balancing exclusive rights with accessibility. http://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1109/people-and-places-cont2/intellectual-property-rights-and-innovation Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:24:36 -0500