In recent years, firms have been turning marginal innovations into patents more frequently than previously. All major … patent offices worldwide are facing a "patent explosion" (Harhoff et al., 2007). The role of Intellectual Property (IP …), particularly of patents has moved from a purely legal barrier to a strategic matter. Although issues and challenges related to …

modules over the past few years. This dissertation takes you on a magic carpet ride through the technological innovation … solar technology. You will track the development stages of the innovation system in China, meet the main actors, get to know …