Intellectual property rights of product design owners on consumer autonomy and environmental sustainability in B2B service organisations

Key Points

• The central aim is to understand how intellectual property rights influence consumer autonomy and environmental sustainability within B2B service organisations.
• Analysis of existing literature on intellectual property rights and their implications for product design
• Examination of case studies involving B2B service organisations
• Assessment of consumer behaviors related to product design ownership and sustainability
• Findings indicate a complex relationship between intellectual property rights and consumer autonomy
• Evidence suggests that strong intellectual property rights can enhance or hinder sustainable practices
• The study highlights the need for B2B organisations to balance design ownership with environmental considerations