Pre-empting technology competition through firm acquisitions
Abstract
This paper shows that firms engage in horizontal mergers and acquisitions to pre-empt competition in technology markets. Making use of the patent application procedure at the European Patent Office we introduce a measure for potential entry barriers in technology...
Paper Details
Title
Pre-empting technology competition through firm acquisitions
Published Date
Aug 1, 2008
Journal
Volume
100
Issue
2
Pages
189 - 191
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