Economics of the Patent System

How effective are patents for stimulating economic activity? This volume provides an overview of existing national patent systems and suggests a revised system. Chapter 1 *I am deeply indebted to F. M. Scherer, who greatly improved the text both in substance and style. However, all remaining errors are mine., Erich Kaufer; Chapter 2 An Overview of the Patent System’s Operation; Chapter 3 The Pure Theory of Patent Protection; Chapter 4 The Pro and Contra of Patent Protection;