Many researchers have only focused on a single way of collecting data when other methods are available. This study proposes a template for researchers who intend to use the qualitative means in extracting data for analysis. The template shows the Olonite Observation Extract Template (OOEXT)

We study the determinants of patent suits and their outcomes over the period 1978-1999 by linking detailed information from the U.S. patent office, the federal court system, and industry sources. The probability of being involved in a suit is very heterogeneous, being much higher for valuable...

We study the determinants of patent suits and their outcomes over the period 1978-1999 by linking detailed information from the U.S. patent office, the federal court system, and industry sources. The probability of being involved in a suit is heterogeneous, being much higher for valuable patents...