Patent Trends among Small and Large Innovative Firms during the 2007-2009 Recession.

摘要

According to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), the Great Recession commenced in December 2007 and ended in June 2009. This research examines whether observable differences in patent behavior between small and large firms occur during this 2007-2009 period. This study explores small and large firm patent behavior during the 2007 to 2009 Great Recession. The research first provides a descriptive overview of general trends among small and large firms during the 2007 to 2009 period. The study also includes a comparison of domestic versus foreign patent trends, as well as a regional examination of small and large firm patent behavior in the United States.