Intellectual Property in Socialist Transition

Abstract

The aim of this study is to demonstrate the need of enhancing intellectual property as a mechanism  for  generating  incentives  in scientific  creation  under  socialist  transition conditions in Cuba. Characteristics and principal dilemmas in ideas production, the fundamental types of intellectual property and its performance in capitalist countries, as well  as  its  situation  and  improvement  in  Cuba  socialist  economy  are  dealt  with. Conclusions  show  the  unacceptability  of the fact that  an individual  can  decide  when implementing  his  own  idea  for  the  benefit  of  society.  W hat  is  fair  is  recognizing  his contribution  as one well above the standard. There is no coherent  and rational reason supporting  an absence of payment for a researcher's  effort in solving a social problem. However,  payment for a contribution  must agree with the improvement  of society well- being  as  a whole.  One  of the short-terms  priorities  of the Cuban  State  must  be the objective  and  non-prejudiced  review  of  the  protective  system  of  intellectual  property rights concerning scientific research.