Patents prompting or restricting innovation?

Long considered an integral part of any development strategy and growth based on innovation, the validity of patents is more controversial today. Whilst most economists agree on the need for a reform or at least an adaptation of patents to the realities of today's business world, some go furthe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Baudry, Marc, Dumont, Béatrice (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, UK ISTE Ltd 2017
Series:Smart innovation set
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Long considered an integral part of any development strategy and growth based on innovation, the validity of patents is more controversial today. Whilst most economists agree on the need for a reform or at least an adaptation of patents to the realities of today's business world, some go further and ask for an in-depth change. On what elements of analysis are they based? Where are the fault lines? This book seeks to answer in a rigorous manner whilst using concrete examples
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9781119473732
1119452910
9781119452911
9781119473855
111947373X