Harhoff, Dietmar; Hoisl, Karin; Reichl, Bettina; van … - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2007
One feature of the European patent system that is heavily criticized nowadays is related to its complex fragmentation and the induced cost burden for applicants. Once a patent is granted by the EPO, the assignee must validate (and often translate) it and pay the renewal fees to keep it in force...