This research presents an empirical analysis of the emerging actors and collaborative
networks in nanotechnology. Patenting activities and technology diffusion in high-tech …

Patenting activities and technology diffusion in high-tech sectors are being increasingly
driven by collaborative, international and technology-based new entrants. In the realm of …

As the interactions between technologies increase during the innovation process, which is
well described in the concept of fusion technology or a multi-technology industry, recent …

For emerging technologies, such as nano-enabled drug delivery (NEDD), collaboration
acquires a special significance for technology innovation and development. Companies …

Abstract The United States (US) and the People's Republic of China (China) have the most
patents in nanotechnology in their own depositories and overall in the international …

International collaboration has played an important role in the development of
nanotechnology. Patents encompass valuable technological information and collaborative …

Many challenges still remain in the processing of explicit technological knowledge
documents such as patents. Given the limitations and drawbacks of the existing approaches …

The management of intellectual property (IP)–particularly in the form of patents–has become
of increasing importance to technology-oriented small and mid-sized businesses. Such …

Introduction The description, planning and governance of nanotechnology development
require data on knowledge creation and innovation in various areas of application, how …

As technology innovation transitions from computers and electronics to nanotechnology and
molecular engineering, countries and regions are working to establish themselves as global …