An Introduction to the Patstat Database with Example Queries

Gaétan de Rassenfosse, Hélène Dernis and Geert Boedt
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Hélène Dernis: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Paris
Geert Boedt: European Patent Office, Austria

Melbourne Institute Working Paper Series from Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne

Abstract: This paper provides an introduction to the Patstat patent database. It offers guided examples of ten popular queries that are relevant for research purposes and that cover the most important data tables. It is targeted at academic researchers and practitioners willing to learn the basics of the database.

Keywords: Patent; Patstat (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O30 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 22pp
Date: 2014-04
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