72% of Florida Business Leaders Say Biotech is Florida's Next Innovation Boom, According to Foley Flash Poll
May 5, 2008
Despite Importance of Intellectual Property in Biotech Growth, One in Three Still Classify Their IP Strategy as “Defensive/Reactive”
A flash poll of business leaders at a recent Foley conference revealed insights into where the state is likely headed in terms of business growth – with 72 percent indicating that biotech will see the most significant growth in the next two years. However, despite the role a strong Intellectual Property (IP) strategy will play in the growth of these areas, 36 percent of respondents characterized their company’s approach to IP as “defensive/reactive.”
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