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The benefits and costs of strong patent protection: a contribution to the current debate

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Present inclinations towards stronger patent protection may not be able to incite technological and economic progress. On the contrary, it could impede the latter. Modern economists believe that strong patent rights are generally favorable to economic progress. However, some empirical studies have proven correct earlier views that strong patents were not crucial to persuading invention. Another negative attribute of strong patents is their tendency to necessitate substantial economic costs.

Economic aspects, Design protection

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The role of information in licensing contract design

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Licensing contract terms between Spanish and foreign companies that involve a technology transfer are examined. Patents, utility designs, franchises and trademarks are considered as components of technology transfer. Most of the 1991 contracts examined did not provide specifications for technology transfer licenses of any kind and instead showed greater valuation for royalty income.

Industrial policy, Royalties, Royalties (Intellectual property)

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The market economy, and the scientific commons

Article Abstract:

The practical inventions can be patented whereas scientific findings cannot be. Patenting scientific findings is bad for the advance of science and technology.

United States, Evaluation, Capitalism, Patent/copyright issue

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