Intellectual Property Rights: U. S. Companies' Patent Experiences in Japan

ISBN-10: 078810103X
ISBN-13: 9780788101038
Series: Intellectual Property Rights
Pages: 117
Language: English
Published: 1993-12
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Author: International Peace Research Institute

Description

A survey of 346 U.S. firms that were the top patent holders in selected sectors. Examines patent protection for U.S. products in Japan as compared with that in the U.S. & Europe. Also examines U.S. companies' views on whether harmonization would improve their patent experience in Japan, & progress in working toward greater international patent harmonization. Charts & tables. Survey instrument included, in addition to detailed responses. Charts & graphs.