What can we learn about patents and innovation from the past?

Stephen Billington*, Alan Hanna, Joe Lane

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The history of industrial revolutions provides valuable insights into how patents and patenting systems influence innovation. It also reveals the extent to which inventors have relied on other ways to protect their ideas, including secrecy, sharing and showcasing them at international exhibitions.
Original languageEnglish
Specialist publicationThe Economics Observatory
Publication statusPublished - 30 Jan 2024

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