기술보호주의의 부상과 지식재산 경쟁력 강화방안

The patent lawsuit has peaked in the past year since the smartphone market has flared up. Everyone knows that the greatest value Google has attained for 12.5 billion dollars is Motorola's patent portfolio, which will give them an incredible arsenal in this conflict. Before an alliance with Motorola, Google has disposed of just 1,500 patents regarding smartphones, while Apple had 4,000 and Microsoft 17,000. It is also not surprising that Google has decided to better prepare itself for future attacks at any cost. Among other things, Google has attained a large market share with Android because it offers its platform to manufacturers without charge, while Microsoft charges the license of its Windows Phone 7 operating system. Neither Microsoft nor Apple are fond of a technology development and this was the trigger for the lawsuits against HTC and Samsung; a war started over patent breach. Clearly, Apple and Microsoft's demands regarding the manufacturers who use Android OS are designed to make the devices more expensive, which would slow down the further rise of the Google platform. Google is clearly hoping that it's purchase of Motorola Mobility will enable the Mountain View giant to use the strategy of its competitors and win a few lawsuits to raise the prices of devices which use Windows Phone 7 and iOS by charging small royalties. Even worse, some of these companies might be targeted by lawsuits from all sides because they produce smartphones with Android and Windows Phone. The patent war, however, can be useful for the users, as it might result in an more even distribution of market shares when it comes to mobile platforms. Microsoft and Nokia want other manufacturers to support their platform in order to raise the bar of its recognizability and expand the developing circle. The longer the war lasts, the more the market will be leveled out. Despite pointless additional production costs, the final smartphone prices will go down. This article deals with the emerging technology protectionism and competition consolidating scheme on knowledge property. Two main issues of the importance of intellectual property and its protection are argued in this work. More and more, an espionage has been increasing and many nations prepared anti espionage act to prevent from stealing industrial secrets and to protect national interest. I believe this piece may trigger to start realization of the importance why knowledge property protection is so crucial in the national security. Readers may obtain the background ideas of the emerging technology protectionism and practical information of the competition consolidating scheme. Especially, this research will contribute to understand the atmosphere of the global patent war and how to counteract high-technology stealing by the government and the private company.