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Compendium of Patent Statistics 2007
This report presents various patent indicators to reflect recent trends in innovative activity across a wide range of OECD and non-OECD countries, with 7 main sections: triadic patent families; patenting at national, regional and international level; patenting in selected technology areas; patents by institutional sectors; international co-operation in inventive activities; science linkages in technology. |
STI Scoreboard 
Over 200 graphs provide a comprehensive picture of countries' performance in science, technology and innovation. OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2007Editor's Choice 
A comprehensive review of key trends in science, technology and innovation policy including statistics on R&D funding, patents, researchers and other indicators of innovative performance. OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2006Editor's Choice In order to foster innovation in their countries, governments first need to be able to measure it. But what means do they have at their disposal? The Oslo Manual provides them with the essential methodological guidelines. Oslo Manual: Guidelines for Collecting and Interpreting Innovation Data, 3rd EditionEditor's Choice The internationally recognized methodology for collecting and using R&D statistics and an indispensable tool for statistical offices around the world. Frascati Manual: Proposed Standard Practice for Surveys on Research and Experimental Development |