Over the last decade, public patent subsidies have played an important role in several countries in enhancing international filings by domestic companies, especially SMEs. In this paper, we first analyze patent subsidies implemented in Italy from 2002 to 2012 and classify them according to four different typologies, based on their rationale and objectives. We then use data from a sample of 222 patents subsidized by the Chamber of Commerce of Milan in Northern Italy, and a control group of non-subsidized patents, to assess the impact of patent subsidies on patent value and firmsâ turnover growth. We conclude by discussing policy recommendations for the optimal design of patent subsidy schemes.
Xu, L., Munari, F. (2016). The impact of public support for SMEs' patenting activity: Empirical evidence from Italy. Singapore : Springer Singapore [10.1007/978-981-10-1119-1_4].
The impact of public support for SMEs' patenting activity: Empirical evidence from Italy
Munari, Federico
2016
Abstract
Over the last decade, public patent subsidies have played an important role in several countries in enhancing international filings by domestic companies, especially SMEs. In this paper, we first analyze patent subsidies implemented in Italy from 2002 to 2012 and classify them according to four different typologies, based on their rationale and objectives. We then use data from a sample of 222 patents subsidized by the Chamber of Commerce of Milan in Northern Italy, and a control group of non-subsidized patents, to assess the impact of patent subsidies on patent value and firmsâ turnover growth. We conclude by discussing policy recommendations for the optimal design of patent subsidy schemes.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
