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International patent systems strength 1998–2011

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  • Papageorgiadis, Nikolaos
  • Cross, Adam R.
  • Alexiou, Constantinos

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In this paper we report on a composite index of international patent systems strength for 48 developing and industrialized countries annually from 1998 to 2011. Building upon earlier indices we develop a conceptual framework informed by transaction cost theory and derive measures which emphasize the importance of enforcement-related aspects of the patent system of countries. Findings reveal harmonization of the regulative aspects of patent protection internationally in the post-TRIPs era but not of overall national patent systems. The index should inform studies on the relationship between national patent systems and a range of international business and other phenomena.

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  • Papageorgiadis, Nikolaos & Cross, Adam R. & Alexiou, Constantinos, 2014. "International patent systems strength 1998–2011," Journal of World Business, Elsevier, vol. 49(4), pages 586-597.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:worbus:v:49:y:2014:i:4:p:586-597
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jwb.2013.12.011
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