Environmental policy, technological innovation and patents.
Contributors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Series: OECD studies on environmental innovation
Publisher: OECD
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 179
ISBN-13: 9789264046818
Subjects: Environmental policy -- Economic aspects; Technological innovations -- Environmental aspects; Technological innovations -- Patents
Description: This report presents three case studies to illustrate the relationship between environmental policy and technological innovation. The case studies cover abatement technologies for wastewater effluent from pulp production, abatement of motor vehicle emissions, and development of renewable energy technologies. On the basis of patent data, the nature, extent, and causes of innovation in each of these areas have been explored. While a particular focus has been placed on the role of environmental policy in bringing about the innovation documented, it is recognised that other factors play a key role in inducing innovation that has positive environmental implications.
Notes: Published in French under the title: Études de l'OCDE pour l'innovation environnementale : politique environnementale, innovation technologique et dépôts de brevets.

Includes bibliographical references.