In: World development: the multi-disciplinary international journal devoted to the study and promotion of world development, Band 16, Heft 4, S. 511-526
In: World development: the multi-disciplinary international journal devoted to the study and promotion of world development, Band 16, Heft 4, S. 511-526
Using the Nigerian Patent System as a case study and drawing attention to some fundamental issues often ignored, the paper is divided as following: First, it establishes the case of foreign dominance of patent grants in Nigeria, but argues that this does not entirely derive from the selfish interests of the MNCs. Secondly, it discusses the ramifications of the foreign dominance of patents and the effects upon the assimilation of foreign technology in Nigeria. Finally, it examines Nigerias capability to develop an indigenous technology. (DSE)