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Case
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Reference no. 9-390-021
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1990
Version: 15 December 1993
Length: 23 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

Describes the international business of Fusion Systems Corp., a small high technology American firm, and a five-year patent dispute the company has in Japan with Mitsubishi Electric. Also describes key features of the intellectual property systems in Japan and related patenting strategies of firms. Finally, describes Fusion's strategy to seek help from the U.S. government. Ends with a decision of how Fusion should respond to Mitsubishi's latest negotiating moves.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
USD33 million sales
Other setting(s):
1975

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Abstract

Describes the international business of Fusion Systems Corp., a small high technology American firm, and a five-year patent dispute the company has in Japan with Mitsubishi Electric. Also describes key features of the intellectual property systems in Japan and related patenting strategies of firms. Finally, describes Fusion's strategy to seek help from the U.S. government. Ends with a decision of how Fusion should respond to Mitsubishi's latest negotiating moves.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
USD33 million sales
Other setting(s):
1975

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