Analysis on the Characteristics of Knowledge Flows In Korea Using U.S. Patent Data
Kyoo-ho Park · The Journal of Intellectual Property · 2006
This paper tries to analyze the knowledge flows with the aim to enhance the understanding of innovation network, in particular those between domestic innovative actors in Korea.Analysis utilizing USPTO patent citation data confirms that the domestic knowledge flows, led by innovative firms, is dominated by firm-to-firm flows and those of Korea has been fragile, compared to technologically advanced countries, irrespective of having shown continuous growth due to those between same technological sector.Electric & Electronics and Computer & Communication sector has revealed relatively more active domestic knowledge flows and it hints at the differential networking policy considering sectoral difference.