Science and technology: falling patent quality hits innovation, says OECD

Science and technology: falling patent quality hits innovation, says OECD - 20/09/2011 OECD

The quality of patent filings has fallen dramatically over the past two decades. The rush to protect even minor improvements in products or services is overburdening patent offices. This slows the time to market for true innovations and reduces the potential for breakthrough inventions, according to a new OECD report.