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An Introduction to the Patstat Database with Example Queries

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  • Gaétan de Rassenfosse
  • Hélène Dernis
  • Geert Boedt

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type="main" xml:lang="en"> This article provides an introduction to the Patstat patent database. It offers guided examples of 10 popular queries that are relevant for research purposes and that cover the most important data tables. It is targeted at academic researchers and practitioners who are willing to learn the basics of the database.

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  • Gaétan de Rassenfosse & Hélène Dernis & Geert Boedt, 2014. "An Introduction to the Patstat Database with Example Queries," Australian Economic Review, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, vol. 47(3), pages 395-408, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ausecr:v:47:y:2014:i:3:p:395-408
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