Patent Markets in the Global Knowledge Economy

By: Thierry Madiès Dominique Guellec and Jean-Claude Prager and Thierry Madiès and Dominique Guellec

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Synopsis: The development of patent markets should allow for better circulation of knowledge and more efficient allocation of technologies at a global level. However, the beneficial role of patents has recently come under scrutiny by those favouring 'open' innovation, and important questions have been asked, namely: How can we estimate the value of patents? How do we ensure matching between supply and demand for such specific goods? Can these markets be competitive? Can we create a financial market for intellectual property rights? In this edited book, a team of authors addresses these key questions to bring readers up to date with current debates about the role of patents in a global economy. They draw on recent developments in economic analysis but also ground the discussion with the basics of patent and knowledge economics. Striking a balance between institutional analysis, theory and empirical evidence, the book will appeal to a broad readership of academics, students and practitioners.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781139862301
Publisher:: Cambridge University Press
Date of Addition:: 02/26/14
Copyrighted By:: Cambridge University Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Technology, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
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