High technology sector internationalisation: open innovation perspective

Abstract

High technology sector faces contemporary management challenges related with open innovation processes. Innovation dissemination is influenced by various variables, which require broad level of collaborative, creative efforts and effective innovation management models for high technology companies. An open innovation development regarding inward and outward directions is important research topic. Main aim of the article is to discuss theoretical development in open innovation concept and internationalisation activities and to analyse cross border patenting activities as important element for internationalisation of innovation activities and sustainable inflow of new knowledge. To increase global competitiveness high technology sector actors need to understand important elements of innovation internationalisation process and adopt effective practice.