Forecasting innovations : methods for predicting numbers of patent filings
Peter Hingley (Editor), Marc Nicolas (Editor)
"This is a practical guide to solutions for a case study of forecasting demand for services and products in international markets - and so much more than just another listing of dry theoretical methods. Leading experts present studies on improvements to methods for forecasting numbers of incoming patent filings at the European Patent Office. Studies are presented from econometric, survey and systems theory viewpoints. A recurring theme is the extent to which it is worthwhile to break down the components of the forecasting problem into classes based on geography, technical descriptions and sub-products."--Jacket
vi, 267 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9783540359913, 9783642071539, 3540359915, 3642071538
71747586
Background.- A research programme for improving forecasts of patent filings.- From theory to time series.- An assessment of the comparative accuracy of time series forecasts of patent filings: the benefits of disaggregation in space or time.- Driving forces of patent applications at the European Patent Office: a sectoral approach.- Time series methods to forecast patent filings.- International patenting at the European Patent Office: aggregate, sectoral and family filings.- Micro data for macro effects.- Improving forecasting methods at the European Patent Office.
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