Long regarded as an essential underpinning of technological innovation in successful capitalist economies, the beneficial role of patents has recently been brought into question by those favouring \'open\' innovation.
This rigorous book surveys the theory, empirical evidence and public-Policy related to the role of patents in a Global Knowledge economy..
Long regarded as an essential underpinning of technological innovation in successful capitalist economies, the beneficial role of patents has recently been brought into question by those favouring \'open\' innovation