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A SURVEY OF THE ECONOMICS OF PATENT SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES.

Authors :
Eckert, Andrew
Langinier, Corinne
Source :
Journal of Economic Surveys; Dec2014, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p996-1015, 20p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The last several decades have seen increases in patenting activity worldwide, as well as growing issues related to patent quality. In response to these quality issues a recent patent literature has emerged, that investigates the behavior and incentives of patent examiners, applicants, and third parties. In this paper, we provide an overview of patent procedures, patent systems and a survey of the new economic literature on patent systems. Both theoretical and empirical papers are considered. Policy implications coming from this literature are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09500804
Volume :
28
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Economic Surveys
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102184350
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/joes.12034