An Introduction to the Patstat Database with Example Queries
Digital Libraries
2014-04-30 v1
Abstract
This paper provides an introduction to the Patstat patent database. It offers guided examples of ten popular queries that are relevant for research purposes and that cover the most important data tables. It is targeted at academic researchers and practitioners willing to learn the basics of the database.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1404.7447,
title = {An Introduction to the Patstat Database with Example Queries},
author = {Gaetan de Rassenfosse and Helene Dernis and Geert Boedt},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1404.7447},
year = {2014}
}
Comments
To appear in the Australian Economic Review