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If star scientists do not patent: The effect of productivity, basicness and impact on the decision to patent in the academic world

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  • Calderini, Mario
  • Franzoni, Chiara
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  • Calderini, Mario & Franzoni, Chiara & Vezzulli, Andrea, 2007. "If star scientists do not patent: The effect of productivity, basicness and impact on the decision to patent in the academic world," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 36(3), pages 303-319, April.
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