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Inventing Around Edison’S Lamp Patent: The Role Of Patents In Stimulating Downstream Development And Competition, Ron D. Katznelson, John Howells Feb 2018

Inventing Around Edison’S Lamp Patent: The Role Of Patents In Stimulating Downstream Development And Competition, Ron D. Katznelson, John Howells

Ron D. Katznelson

We provide the first detailed empirical study of inventing around patent claims. The enforcement of Edison’s incandescent lamp patent in 1891-1894 stimulated a surge of patenting. Most of these later patents disclosed inventions around the Edison patent. Some of these patents introduced important new technology in their own right and became prior art for new fields, indicating that invention around patents contributes to dynamic efficiency. Contrary to widespread contemporary understanding, the Edison lamp patent did not suppress technological advance in electric lighting. The market position of General Electric (“GE”), the Edison patent-owner, weakened through the period of this patent’s enforcement.


The Overhaul Of U.S. Patent Law, Ron D. Katznelson Aug 2011

The Overhaul Of U.S. Patent Law, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


Brief Of Amicus Curiae In Support Of Affirmance, Ron D. Katznelson Mar 2011

Brief Of Amicus Curiae In Support Of Affirmance, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


Comments Submitted To The Us Patent Office On Enhancing The Quality Of Examination, Ron D. Katznelson Mar 2010

Comments Submitted To The Us Patent Office On Enhancing The Quality Of Examination, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


Patent Examination Policy And The Social Costs Of Examiner Allowance And Rejection Errors, Ron D. Katznelson Feb 2010

Patent Examination Policy And The Social Costs Of Examiner Allowance And Rejection Errors, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


Trends In Uspto Office Actions, Ron D. Katznelson Nov 2007

Trends In Uspto Office Actions, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.