The special theme for the conference will be “Innovate through Design”. Themes and areas: A. Organizing for product development B. Knowledge and IT resources in PD C. Product development strategy and performance D. Leadership and creativity in PD E. Creativity and Design Management and...

Theoretical, empirical and policy-oriented contributions from all areas of the economics of innovation and patenting are welcome. Topics: - Science, Technology and Knowledge Creation - Diffusion of Science and Technology - Intellectual Property Rights - Financing of Innovation - R&D and...