Optimal Patent Length in a North-South Framework

Published By: GIPE on eSS | Published Date: January, 03 , 2006

Under certain conditions it is optimal for the noninnovating south to give patent protection for a longer time period than the innovating north. A cooperative patent agreement involves a larger protection by each country compared to the non-cooperative situation. [WP 9].

Author(s): Swapnendu Banerjee, Tarun Kabiraj | Posted on: Jan 03, 2008 | Views(2172) | Download (668)


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