TY - JOUR
T1 - Recent research on the economics of patents
AU - Hall, B.H.
AU - Harhoff, D.
PY - 2012/1/1
Y1 - 2012/1/1
N2 - This review surveys recent research on the economics of patents. The topics covered include theoretical and empirical evidence on patents as incentives for innovation, the effectiveness of patents for invention disclosure, patent valuation, and the design of patent systems. We also look at some current policy areas, including software and business method patents, university patenting, and the growth in patent litigation.
AB - This review surveys recent research on the economics of patents. The topics covered include theoretical and empirical evidence on patents as incentives for innovation, the effectiveness of patents for invention disclosure, patent valuation, and the design of patent systems. We also look at some current policy areas, including software and business method patents, university patenting, and the growth in patent litigation.
U2 - 10.1146/annurev-economics-080511-111008
DO - 10.1146/annurev-economics-080511-111008
M3 - Article
SN - 1941-1383
VL - 4
SP - 541
EP - 565
JO - Annual Review of Economics
JF - Annual Review of Economics
ER -