innovation. The case studies cover abatement technologies for wastewater effluent from pulp production, abatement of motor … vehicle emissions, and development of renewable energy technologies. On the basis of patent data, the nature, extent, and … causes of innovation in each of these areas have been explored. While a particular focus has been placed on the role of …

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 … patents restrict access to the very innovations they are intended to promote. Yet others object to property rights at all for …

Few systematic economic evaluations have been carried out on patent system to better inform policy choices. This report …

of eco-innovation policies in OECD countries and in China. It also draws on studies of select environment … growth. For more information on OECD work on eco-innovation, visit: www.oecd.org/greengrowth www.oecd.org/environment/innovation …Eco-innovation is more important than ever on the public policy agenda. It is a major driver for green growth and …

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