This work proposes a characterisation of the patenting behaviours of firms. It relies on patent data linked to firm … 1999-2010. The way in which patent assignees’ names are linked to firm names is explained, and the coverage and …, and of combinations thereof. Statistics related to the sector-specific patterns of patent renewals are also shown. …

China has surpassed the United States in patent applications and has become world leader. Strong patenting activity … by electronics manufacturers. State-owned firms spend more on R&D per patent, but hold fewer patents per researcher than … patent holders. Furthermore, the paper examines what drives patenting activity. Higher R&D spending by the firm and higher …