The Public Need and the Role of the Inventor: Proceedings of a Conference Held in Monterey, California, June 11-14, 1973 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Florence Essers

9780266991816: The Public Need and the Role of the Inventor: Proceedings of a Conference Held in Monterey, California, June 11-14, 1973 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266991815 ISBN 13: 9780266991816

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Exploring how policy, law, and institutions shape invention and the path ideas take from concept to impact.

This collection presents a detailed look at how government, industry, universities, and individual inventors interact to drive technological progress. It examines incentives, ownership, and the complex debates over the patent system, while offering a framework for understanding how public policy can support or hinder innovation.

How patent policy and government programs influence invention and productivity.
Different roles of independent and employed inventors in the innovation process.
Practical discussions on education, industry, and international considerations for inventors.
Evaluations of proposals for improving policy, funding, and administration around patents and invention.

Ideal for readers seeking insight into the systems that nurture or restrain invention and how policy choices affect technological progress.

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