Recent Research on the Economics of Patents

Recent Research on the Economics of Patents

This review surveys recent research on the economics of patents. The topics covered include theoretical and empirical evidence on patents as incentives for innovation, the effectiveness of patents for invention disclosure, patent valuation, and the design of patent systems. We also look at some curr...

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Veröffentlicht in:Annual review of economics 2012-01, Vol.4 (1), p.541-565
Hauptverfasser: Hall, Bronwyn H., Harhoff, Dietmar
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Business innovation
Computer software
Economic research
Intellectual property law
Inventions
Litigation
Research universities
Technological innovation
Universities
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Zusammenfassung:This review surveys recent research on the economics of patents. The topics covered include theoretical and empirical evidence on patents as incentives for innovation, the effectiveness of patents for invention disclosure, patent valuation, and the design of patent systems. We also look at some current policy areas, including software and business method patents, university patenting, and the growth in patent litigation.
ISSN:1941-1383
1941-1391
DOI:10.1146/annurev-economics-080511-111008