results on the relation between patenting and innovation size are then confronted with survey data for small European firms … framework. -- filing fees ; imitation ; innovation ; probabilistic patent rights ; R&D ; simultaneous innovation ; trade secrets …

. -- heterogeneous inventions ; innovation size ; intellectual property rights ; patents ; patent filing fees ; patentability standards …

Both mergers and innovation are central elements of a firm s competitive strategy. However, model-theoretical analysis … of the merger-innovation link is sparse. The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of mergers on innovative … mergers ; innovation ; research joint venture ; market structure …

Big companies and small innovation factories possess different advantages in a patent contest. While large firms …. Furthermore, acquisitions increase the chances for a successful innovation. -- patent contest ; sequential acquisitions …