This Article presents a novel, ex ante method of patent valuation for licensing purposes. It
suggests that the value of patents should correlate with their technological contribution for …

Patent quality (PQ) is a critical and complex factor of a firm's patent strategy. We posit that
the existing PQ models and their methodological approaches are limited in their ability to …

This Article examines the severe constriction of the inequitable conduct defense to patent
infringement accomplished in 2011 by the issuance of the Federal Circuit's decision in …

This Article provides the results of an empirical study assessing the impact of panel
composition in patent cases at the Federal Circuit. The dataset includes 2675 three-judge …

This paper develops an indicator system to measure patent quality, which is defined as the
degree of the patent application or patent granted meeting the statutory requirements of …

Research equipment is as essential for researchers as modes of transportation are for
travelers. Thus, to ascertain the extent to which research equipment affects research …

In light of recent controversial patent decisions in biotechnology, this article argues that the
current European patent examination and opposition procedures do not suffice to balance …