Smart enterprise architecture framework for developing patent office

Abstract

Technology and communication’s impact on daily life makes innovation vital for economic growth, highlighting prizing intellectual property (IP) asset protection and management. Patent office, pivotal custodians of legal frameworks and repositories of IP assets, grapples with significant challenges, and backlogs stemming from escalating patent applications and outdated processes. Patent office encounters the challenge of balancing innovation and IP protection because of the convergence of rapid advancements in technologies, for instance, AI, and blockchain. This research employs a design science research methodology to generate a tailored framework addressing these multifaceted challenges. The proposed smart enterprise architecture (SEA) framework offers a strategic, multidimensional approach to modernizing the patent office. It integrates principles from enterprise architecture, information systems management, and IP law, emphasizing efficiency, scalability, and security. The framework leverages the quadruple helix model, fostering collaboration between government, industry, academia, and civil society to enhance stakeholder engagement and innovation ecosystems. Optimizing patent office functions and adapting to IP management’s evolution, the SEA framework integrates technology and organizational goals for a comprehensive approach.