University startups and special legislations: Genesis and developments in the United States of America, Japan and India

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims at exploring the role of legislations in university startups.

Design/methodology/approach

Systematic review of legislations in three countries, namely, the USA, Japan and India, has been carried out to assimilate the role of special legislations in university startups.

Findings

The findings of the study reveal the important role that legislations can play in bringing out more university startups. Legislations not only protect the interest of the founder but also provide a cushion to explore further opportunities.

Research limitations/implications

The implications for the makers of the legislations and policies start with the understanding that conducive legislations can help the founders to take up the challenge of starting a commercial entity out of research output.

Originality/value

The study adds to the limited literature connecting university startups and legislations.

Citation

Pattnaik, P.N. and Pandey, S.C. (2017), "University startups and special legislations: Genesis and developments in the United States of America, Japan and India", International Journal of Law and Management, Vol. 59 No. 5, pp. 718-728. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLMA-05-2016-0046