Inclusive innovation through Collective IPRs: An Empirical Study on the EU Wine industry

In response to the unequal distribution of innovative activity, the concept of inclusive innovation has emerged as a paradigm to address socio-economic disparities by actively integrating marginalised groups into the innovation process. This study sheds light on an underexplored aspect of inclusive innovation and investigates how collective intellectual property rights, specifically geographical indications, and collective trademarks, can serve as indicators of regional inclusive innovation. Focusing on the EU wine industry, a sector deeply rooted in regional identity and innovation, this research examines the role of collective intellectual property rights in fostering inclusive regional innovation.