At the intersection of regional and innovation studies, trademark research is producing
stylized facts, methodological lessons and policy insights underlining the importance of …

Micro-level analysis of innovation performance has become increasingly crucial to
innovative policy in the context of innovation-driven economies. A micro-influence …

Research background: Discussions on the state of the economy in times of crisis focus not
only on maintaining or improving innovativeness, but also on the emergence of new …

The paper defines 'cluster identity'as an intangible attribute of clusters comprised of place
branding and trademarking by cluster organizations, respectively anchored in a 'logic of …

There is widespread agreement in the literature that intangible assets, particularly those of a
relational nature, are key determinants of firm performance. Scholars also acknowledge that …

What happens when actors and sectors incorporate references to specific territories in their
development efforts? Throughout history, producers have capitalised individually and …

The geography of urban innovation in the United States has often been portrayed as
dominated by a few large cities. However, emerging perspectives challenge this notion by …

Abstract Hidden Champions (HCs) are defined as market leaders in niche markets. They
represent the success of the German Mittelstand like no other group of firms. However, little …

Academic freedom is a critical norm of science. Despite the widely postulated importance of
academic freedom, the literature attests to a dearth of research on the topic. Specifically, we …

This study analyzes the spatial distribution and synergies of technology, design, and market
innovation in Chinese cities using data on invention patents, design patents, and trademarks …