Interdependencies between the science and technology infrastructure and innovation activities in German regions: empirical findings and policy consequences

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Regional studies have been commissioned by the German Ministries of Economic Affairs in Baden-Wuerttemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia. Their objective was to identify important trends in future technology development and to devise ways in which the regions can prepare for such developments. The results have suggested interdependencies between the innovation activities of the respective regions and their technological infrastructure.

Area & Regional Development, Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Research, Economic aspects, Germany, Economic development, Technological innovations, Regional economics

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Determining factors in the success of R&D cooperative agreements between firms and research organizations

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The impact of a series of contextual and organizational factors on the success of 800 cooperative agreements between Spanish firms and research organizations is analyzed. In the case of firms, the most outstanding factors are commitment, previous links, definition of objectives, and conflict.

Spain, Analysis, Influence, Information services, Information services industry, Organizational behavior, Organizational behaviour

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Interrelation between patenting and standardization strategies: empirical evidence and policy implications

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The relation between protecting the patents of companies and their tendency to join the standardization process of European companies is studied.

Europe, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Patents & copyrights, Technical Standards Programs, Intellectual property, Technical standards

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