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on Intellectual Property Rights |
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Issue of 2018‒04‒09
six papers chosen by Giovanni Ramello Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro” |
| By: | Patricia Laurens (LISIS - Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Sciences, Innovations, Société - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - ESIEE Paris - UPEM - Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée - INRA - Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique); Christian Le Bas (ESDES - École de management de Lyon - Université Catholique de Lyon); Antoine Schoen (LISIS - Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Sciences, Innovations, Société - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - ESIEE Paris - UPEM - Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée - INRA - Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique) |
| Abstract: | The paper deals with the determinants of worldwide IP coverage of patented inventions in large pharmaceutical firms. We support the core idea that the internationalisation of firm R&D and an economic presence in a foreign country are positive key factors which explains global IP coverage. For the global pharmaceutical industry, we estimate probit models on the probability that a patent will be expanded worldwide. We retain two categories of worldwide patent: the well-known triadic patent and the new triadic one (triadic + China + Korea). The data set encompasses the 17,633 priority patents applied for by 76 enterprises from several countries over the period 2003-2005. One important finding is that patenting in Japan sets up an important barrier, giving Japanese firms an advantage when triadic patenting is considered. For European and US firms, our estimation results confirm the idea that the level of firm R&D internationalisation is a significant explanatory factor in international IP coverage, together with control variables. We highlight an inverted U-shaped relationship between these two variables. The hypothesis related to a firm economic presence is also verified. |
| Keywords: | globalisation of technology,global patent coverage, pharma firms, internationalisation of R&D, strategy |
| Date: | 2018 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-01725229&r=ipr |
| By: | Teruel, Mercedes; Segarra Blasco, Agustí, 1958- |
| Abstract: | Previous results show that gender diversity increases the probability that firms invest in R&D and engage in innovation. This paper explores the relationship between gender diversity of R&D departments and their capacity to patent. Based on the Spanish Community Innovation Survey between 2004 and 2014, we apply a two-step procedure in order to control for endogeneity. Although gender diversity affects OEPM patents negatively, its impact is non-significant for patents with international coverage (EPO, USPTO, or PCT). A relevant result is the fact that the generation of patents is positively affected by the diversity of categories in the R&D labs. Our results highlight that, gender diversity of R&D teams does not play a relevant impact on the capacity of the firm to register patents. However, the diversity according to the professional role in R&D teams exerts a positive influence. In sum, the key question is not the gender diversity per se but the gender diversity jointly with the professional status. JEL Code: O30, O31, J16. Keywords: gender diversity, patent generation |
| Keywords: | Innovacions tecnològiques -- Direcció i administració, Patents d'invenció, Programes d'acció positiva -- Espanya, 33 - Economia, |
| Date: | 2018 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:urv:wpaper:2072/307040&r=ipr |
| By: | Damien Dussaux (CERNA i3 - Centre d'économie industrielle i3 - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - PSL - PSL Research University - MINES ParisTech - École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris); Antoine Dechezleprêtre (CERNA i3 - Centre d'économie industrielle i3 - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - PSL - PSL Research University - MINES ParisTech - École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris); Matthieu Glachant (CERNA i3 - Centre d'économie industrielle i3 - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - PSL - PSL Research University - MINES ParisTech - École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris) |
| Abstract: | We examine the effect of intellectual property rights (IPRs) protection on the two main channels of international transfer of low-carbon technologies i.e. trade in low-carbon capital goods, and foreign direct investments (FDI) by firms producing low-carbon technologies. Our data describes cross-country transfer through these channels between developing and developed countries in eight climate-related technology fields from 2001 to 2011. At the world level, we find that strengthening IPRs protection increases transfer in six technology fields (hydro power, solar PV, solar thermal, heating, lighting, and cleaner vehicles), while the effect is statistically insignificant in the others. The results slightly change when focusing on non-OECD countries. In particular, we find that a stricter IPRs regime may reduce their imports of solar equipment. These results have important implications for climate negotiations on North-South technology transfer. |
| Keywords: | Climate change, Technology transfer, Intellectual property rights, International trade, Foreign direct investment. |
| Date: | 2017–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:wpaper:hal-01693539&r=ipr |
| By: | Signore, Simone; Torfs, Wouter |
| Abstract: | The creation of value through innovation is among the defining traits of new technology-driven ventures. In this paper we contribute to the literature by investigating the value of innovations for start-ups supported by EIF in the years 1996 to 2014, as measured through patent applications. The paper is structured around two main parts. The first part presents a series of descriptive statistics on EIF's VC investee patent portfolio and discusses some of the strategic aspects of patenting, such as timing and geographical coverage. The second part develops an econometric model to estimate the Euro-value of innovations based on patent renewal data, following the seminal work of Pakes and Schankerman (1984). We observe that start-ups are efficient at transforming financial capital obtained through VC financing into innovative capital. On average, for every Euro of EIF-supported VC financing, start-ups generated 2.74 Euro of private innovation value. |
| Keywords: | EIF,venture capital,innovation,patents,renewal data,start-ups |
| JEL: | G24 M13 O32 |
| Date: | 2017 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:eifwps:201745&r=ipr |
| By: | Youtie, Jan; Porter, Alan L.; Shapira, Philip; Woo, Seokkyun; Huang, Yayun |
| Abstract: | This report examines Germany's research and patent position in four autonomous systems: smart homes, smart factories, autonomous vehicles (non-hostile environments), and autonomous vehicles in hostile environments. Bibliometric analysis of scholarly papers indexed in the Web of Science and patent analysis of documents in Patstat and Derwent Innovation Index (representing patents from more than 40 patent authorities worldwide) are conducted for all records published in the 2002 to 2017 (May) time period. [...] |
| Date: | 2017 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:efisdi:142018&r=ipr |
| By: | Yi-Liang Yeh (Chaoyang University of Technology Department of Leisure Services Management Author-2-Name: Ming-Han Chiang Author-2-Workplace-Name: Department of Leisure Services Management in Chaoyang University of Technology, 168, Jifeng E. Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41349 Taiwan Author-3-Name: Cheng-Yu Tsai Author-3-Workplace-Name: Department of Sports, Health and Leisure in Aletheia University, Madou Dist., Tainan City 72147, Taiwan Author-4-Name: Yi-Liang Yeh Author-4-Workplace-Name: Department of Leisure Services Management in Chaoyang University of Technology, 168, Jifeng E. Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41349 Taiwan) |
| Abstract: | Objective – This study aims to analyse the current situation of Taiwan's fitness equipment and bicycle industries, to compare their future development. As a result of globalization and the trend of the knowledge economy, patent information can be used to predict the trend of these industries. Methodology/Technique – This study uses M-Trends as a research tool. The scope of the study is the number of patents issued between 1996 and 2015. Findings – The research results show that the technology lifecycle of the fitness equipment and bicycle industries are both mature. Novelty – This study analyzes the life cycle of Taiwan's fitness equipment and bicycle industries through EXCEL, to build a patent figure, and compare the technology life cycle to show Taiwan's fitness equipment and bicycle industries in the technology lifecycle phase. |
| Keywords: | Patents; M-Trends; Fitness Equipment Industry; Bicycle Industry; Taiwan. |
| JEL: | L62 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:gjbssr509&r=ipr |