مجلة آفاق للأبحاث السياسية والقانونية
Volume 8, Numéro 2, Pages 92-108
2025-11-15
The Role Of Industrial Property Rights In The Development Of Smes In Afghanistan
Authors : Mohammad Edris Panah .
Abstract
Global trade has significantly expanded, and its principal actors are no longer limited to large corporations; rather, SMEs account for the majority of commercial exchanges worldwide. This reality is particularly evident in developing countries such as Afghanistan, where approximately 687,060 enterprises operate, the vast majority of which are SMEs. Accordingly, Afghanistan’s economic growth is deeply tied to the development of these enterprise. This study, conducted through a library-based and descriptive-analytical approach, seeks to answer the central research question: What role do industrial property rights (IPRs) play in the development of SMEs in Afghanistan? The findings reveal that IPRs—particularly patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and industrial designs—offer significant advantages, including license sales, attraction of domestic and foreign investment, transformation of specialized knowledge into valuable assets, enhanced marketing, constructive competition, increased export opportunities, legal protection, and the commercialization of innovation. Nevertheless, Afghan SMEs face notable challenges in adopting IPRs, including limited awareness, high registration and maintenance costs, and prolonged registration procedures. Addressing these barriers requires reducing costs and timeframes while enhancing awareness through targeted workshops and seminars. In conclusion, IPRs not only constitute a vital tool for SME growth but also serve as a driving force for Afghanistan’s broader economic development.
Keywords
Afghanistan ; Economic Development ; Industrial Property Rights ; Innovation
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