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The book addresses the complexities of upcoming ESG regulations and their impact on corporate communication, particularly with the 2024 rollout of the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. It emphasizes the increased obligations for companies of all sizes to provide comprehensive disclosures regarding their alignment with ESG standards, offering strategies to navigate these challenges effectively.

Focusing on German public basic research, this book examines how the integration of knowledge and technology transfer as a Third Mission influences academic patenting. It reveals new motives and strategies for researchers and institutions, emphasizing the evolving role of patents as signaling tools for commitment and expertise in this mission. By blending qualitative research with insights from economics, law, and political science, the study appeals to those interested in the dynamics of patenting incentives and their regulatory implications in complex environments.