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Prevailing impact trends in patenting

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Patents are at the heart of science and public policy. Getting European patent policy right is a daunting task and involves listening to numerous voices. Part of this process must entail a full understanding of the dominant trends that challenge the effectiveness of the present system. Some challenges are constant, others are fluid and each tends to vary from sector to sector. This paper evaluates key recent developments in patenting which impact upon the European system, notably increasing numbers of applications and grants. An analysis of these factors and their underlying causes means we are in a much better position to debate and build an effective policy rearguard. Copyright , Beech Tree Publishing.

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  • Matthew J Elsmore, 2009. "Prevailing impact trends in patenting," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 36(8), pages 587-594, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:scippl:v:36:y:2009:i:8:p:587-594
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    1. van der Waal, Mark B. & Feddema, Jelle J. & van de Burgwal, Linda H.M., 2023. "Mapping the broad societal impact of patents," Technovation, Elsevier, vol. 128(C).

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