Quality and quantity: Can we have both within the European patent system?

Matthew J. Elsmore

doi:10.1007/s12027-009-0115-6

Quality and quantity: Can we have both within the European patent system?

Authors:

Elsmore, Matthew J.
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Department of Law, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University

DOI:

10.1007/s12027-009-0115-6

Abstract:

Scrutiny of patent systems is never far away. The European Patent Office has long faced rising levels of 'inventive activity'. Fast, fluid technologies and strategic firm behavior add to the difficulties faced in trying to reward inventions with commensurate rights. Analysis suggests stronger patent protection does not necessarily equate with more innovation and greater diffusion of knowledge; nor do more patents lead to or reflect more innovation. This article focuses on improving the fundamental workings of the European system as is stands, and proposes a focus on quality and patent examiners as the best way to do so.

Type:

Journal article

Language:

English

Published in:

E R a Forum, 2009, Vol 10, Issue 2, p. 215-230

Keywords:

Patents - Europe - Innovation - Quality - Examiners

Main Research Area:

Social science

Publication Status:

Published

Review type:

Peer Review

Submission year:

2009

Scientific Level:

Scientific

ID:

1127926

Quality and quantity: Can we have both within the European patent system?

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