The OECD REGPAT Database: A Presentation (STI Working Paper 2008/2)

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06-Jun-2008

by Stéphane Maraut, Hélène Dernis, Colin Webb, Vincenzo Spiezia and Dominique Guellec

This database presents patent data linked to regions according to the addresses of the applicants and inventors. The data have been regionalised at a very detailed level so that more than 2000 regions are covered across OECD countries.

Nowcasting Patent Indicators (STI Working Paper 2007/3)

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12-Oct-2007

by Hélène Dernis

This study aims at designing simple but robust methods that would enable to "nowcast", i.e. forecast the present (or the recent past), in order to improve the timeliness of patent indicators.

Valuation and Exploitation of Intellectual Property (STI Working Paper 2006/5)

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30-Jun-2006

by Shigeki Kamiyama, Jerry Sheehan and Catalina Martinez

This paper examines recent evidence and also reviews macroeconomic statistics related to the development of technology markets. It examines approaches to the valuation of patents and the policy initiatives undertaken by OECD countries to foster patent valuation and exploitation.

Tax Treatment of Business Investments in Intellectual Assets: An International Comparison (STI Working Paper 2006/4)

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22-May-2006

by Jacek Warda, JW Innovation Associates, Inc.

This paper examines the tax treatment of corporate expenditures on selected intellectual assets and develops an indicator of the relative generosity of tax systems in OECD countries to such investments.

Global Overview of Innovative Activities from the Patent Indicators Perspective (STI Working Paper 2006/3)

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02-May-2006

by Mosahid Khan and Hélène Dernis

This paper provides an overview of innovative activities across a wide range of OECD member and non-member countries, based on internationally comparable patent indicators.

Research Use of Patented Knowledge: A Review (STI Working Paper 2006/2)

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20-Mar-2006

by Chris Dent, Paul Jensen, Sophie Waller and Beth Webster (Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia, University of Melbourne)

This paper outlines factors that may affect the ability of researchers to access patented inventions for legitimate research purposes. It reviews evidence of access limitations and explores options for the formulation of research exemptions that balance research use and patent holders' rights.

Analysing European and International Patent Citations: A Set of EPO Patent Database Building Blocks (STI Working Paper 2005/9)

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18-Oct-2005

by Colin Webb and Hélène Dernis (OECD); Dietmar Harhoff and Karin Hoisl (LMU, University of Munich)

This paper presents a preliminary set of European and international citation data tables designed to enable researchers to become familiar with the subject and undertake a range of analyses.

Dynamics of Biotechnology Research and Industry in India: Statistics, Perspectives and Key Policy Issues (STI Working Paper 2005/6)

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31-May-2005

by Sachin Chaturvedi

This paper provides an inventory of biotechnology data collection in India, including an assessment of how the need for biotechnology-related statistics is being addressed. It also presents an overview of the status of biotechnology in India, with a focus on the agricultural and health sectors.

Impact of Patent Cooperation Treaty Data on EPO Patent Statistics and Improving the Timeliness of EPO Indicators (STI Working Paper 2005/2)

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09-Feb-2005

by Mosahid Khan and Hélène Dernis

This paper analyses the impact of the PCT data on the European Patent Office (EPO) patent statistics, and explores methods to improve the timeliness of the EPO indicators by estimating the number of PCT applications which enter the EPO regional phase.

Promoting Intellectual Property Rights Policy and Enforcement in China 9STI Working Paper 2005/1)

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08-Feb-2005

by Gang Zhang

This report summarises two policy dialogues that the OECD organised with China in 2004. These dialogues aimed at assisting China in its efforts to further improve IPR policy and enforcement by sharing the experience of OECD countries on a range of issues of special relevance and interest to China.

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OECD countries have the opportunity to optimise the contribution that life sciences and biotechnology can make as a driver for sustainable growth and development.

Biotechnology for Sustainable Growth and Development

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