Citation:
G. Schuh, C. Haag, The Product Piracy Conflict Matrix – Central Element of an Integrated, TRIZ-based Approach to Technology-based Know-how Protection, Proceedings of the 19th CIRP Design Conference – Competitive Design, Cranfield University, 30-31 March 2009, pp258
Abstract:
The paper gives a general introduction to product piracy as an economic and a methodological
challenge. Technology-based know-how protection is presented and its potentials outlined. The
corporate value chain is discussed as the relevant system when implementing technological
know-how protection mechanisms and as an essential dimension of the so called Product Piracy
Conflict Matrix (PPC Matrix). Forming the methodological analogy, the TRIZ contradiction table is
presented as a starting point for the PPC Matrix. The development of the matrix is described and
its implications as part of a comprehensive process model for technological know-how protection
are discussed. Finally, a detailed and critical outlook both towards its application potentials and
towards further research needs is given.