Few topics in the life sciences today provoke as much debate as the availability of patent protection on "genetic … inventions". Some hold that protection is essential to encourage innovation and development of new products. Others argue that … that despite sometimes controversial licensing practices the patent system has broadly achieved what is intended. The …

Analysts and policy makers have made increasing use of patent indicators to analyse the rate and direction of … technological activity. The Patents Manual, issued in 1994, provides information on how patent data can be used as indicators, and …

How is innovation transforming tourism business models? By tackling the subject of innovation, this report touches upon … dynamics and characteristics of innovation in tourism, and gives examples of how business models are evolving as a result. It … discussion of the conceptual issues regarding innovation in tourism, it illustrates national and industry practices enhancing …

innovation to meet global food security and climate change challenges. The conference considered developments in institutional … frameworks, public and private roles and partnerships, regulatory frameworks conducive to innovation, the adoption of innovations …