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Ex Ante Agreements in Standard Setting and Patent‐Pool Formation

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  • Gastón Llanes
  • Joaquín Poblete

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We present a model of standard setting and patent‐pool formation. We study the effects of alternative standard‐setting and pool‐formation rules on technology choice, prices, and welfare. We find three main results. First, we show that allowing patent pools may reduce welfare when standards are negotiated and patent pools need to be ex post incentive compatible. Second, we show that ranking combinations of standard‐setting and pool‐formation rules in welfare terms when patent pools need to be ex post incentive compatible is not possible. Third, we show that allowing firms to sign ex ante agreements regarding pool participation dominates—in terms of welfare—any other policy rule. This policy does not require the standard‐setting organization to have information on patent ownership, the terms of license agreements, or the value added of patents.

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  • Gastón Llanes & Joaquín Poblete, 2014. "Ex Ante Agreements in Standard Setting and Patent‐Pool Formation," Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 23(1), pages 50-67, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jemstr:v:23:y:2014:i:1:p:50-67
    DOI: 10.1111/jems.12045
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