| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5060792 | Economics Letters | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Can standard indicators distinguish between “wacky” patents and a control group? ⺠Forward citations are good predictors of importance. ⺠“Wacky” patents have higher originality, generality and average citation lag. ⺠This suggests that these indicators should be interpreted carefully.
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Authors
Dirk Czarnitzki, Katrin Hussinger, Cédric Schneider,