Based on an original research program, this book empirically appraises the dissemination of knowledge relevant to the innovative activities of European industry. Economists, business and management specialists and policy-makers will be interested in this new book.

The European Patent System is facing major challenges resulting from an extension of patentable subject matter leading to an increasing number of patent applications. The European Patent Office has responded with admirable flexibility, but continuing technological change and greater importance...

R & D function / F. Frattini, V. Lazzarotti and R. Manzini -- R & D projects / F. Frattini and D. Chiaroni -- R & D people / A. Di Minin and A. Piccaluga -- R & D and financial investors / A. Grandi, B.H. Hall and R. Oriani -- R & D information / S. Morricone and R. Oriani -- Technology platform...