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 …

This 2009 edition of the OECD Patent Statistics Manual takes stock of the recent developments in the field. It provides … guiding principles for the use of patent data in the context of S&T measurement, and recommendations for the compilation and … interpretation of patent indicators in this context. It aims to show what patent statistics can and cannot be used for, and how to …

consumers through innovative competition between different technology platforms. … competition in the sector. Now, companies are competing in all market segments and more importantly, competition is developing … and mobile networks. In terms of regulatory models, the development of inter-modal competition in the telecommunications …