This paper analyzes the consequences of radical patent-regime change by exploiting a natural experiment: the forced … adoption of the Prussian patent system in territories annexed after the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. Compared to other German … states, Prussia granted patents more restrictively by setting higher novelty requirements. Though, patent fees were much …

Czech Republic and other European countries reward inventive employees by specific reward regulated usually by patent …

positioned in the intellectual property (IP) sector. Exploratory research has been conducted through the lens of a patent and ….g. government agencies, overseas patent agents and lawyers. The paper additionally outlines key challenges that are at the forefront …