objective is to assist in a move towards an evidence-based discussion of patents as a central issue in innovation policy …

intellectual property right design. We derive conclusions in the simplest, one-time innovation, case then investigate how these … optimal procurement of innovation are considered. Finally, we sketch enforcement and competition policy issues. …

This paper analyzes the effect of an increase in patent scope on R&D and innovation. It presents a model where patent … duplication of R&D. The model predicts that an increase in patent scope can increase the probability of innovation if the … incumbent's profit increase from innovation is large and the patented technology has a small advantage over the alternative …

This paper analyzes the effect of an increase in patent scope on R&D and innovation. It presents a model where patent … duplication of R&D. The model predicts that an increase in patent scope can increase the probability of innovation if the … incumbent's pro t increase from innovation is large and the patented technology has a small advantage over the alternative …

We present a model of process innovation that offers an explanation for the negative relationship between patent … directly linked to the size of the innovation. These findings have an important policy implication: when the equilibrium …

We investigate the impact of reporting regulation on corporate innovation. Exploiting thresholds in Europe's regulation … effect on the prevalence of innovative activity. The spillovers instead appear to concentrate innovation among a few large … corporate innovation. …

We investigate the impact of reporting regulation on corporate innovation. Exploiting thresholds in Europe's regulation … effect on the prevalence of innovative activity. The spillovers instead appear to concentrate innovation among a few large … corporate innovation. …

Innovation occurs within ... …

patent-regime change on world-fair exhibits per capita, which we use as a proxy for non-patented innovation. We interpret … generation of innovation. …

-compatibility have become critical to promoting innovation and competition. Standards are typically created by voluntary organizations …