Most econometric analyses of patent data rely on regression methods using a parametric form of the predictor for … techniques for estimation purposes. Using this methodology we reanalyze the determinants of patent oppositions in Europe for …

.S. Patent Office since 2001, we find that startups that win the patent “lottery” by drawing lenient examiners have, on average …, 55% higher employment growth and 80% higher sales growth five years later. Patent winners also pursue more, and higher … quality, follow-on innovation. Winning a first patent boosts a startup's subsequent growth and innovation by facilitating …

sectoral patenting trends, we find that U.S. patent production declines in sectors facing greater import competition. This …

sectoral patenting trends, we find that U.S. patent production declines in sectors facing greater import competition. This …

.S. Patent Office since 2001, we find that startups that win the patent "lottery" by drawing lenient examiners have, on average …, 55% higher employment growth and 80% higher sales growth five years later. Patent winners also pursue more, and higher … quality, follow-on innovation. Winning a first patent boosts a startup's subsequent growth and innovation by facilitating …