| ID | 105045 |
| Title Proper | Potential dual-use of military technology |
| Other Title Information | does citing patents shed light on this process |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Acosta, Manuel ; Coronado, Daniel ; Marin, Rosario |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper explores the potential civil use from the knowledge embedded in military technology. Using forward patent citation as indicator and from a comprehensive sample of 582 military patents with both US and European protection, we analysed the citations received for a military patents in subsequent patents. The technological origin of the citing patents will determine the use of a military technology. The methodology involves a descriptive analysis and the estimation of a multilevel logit model to determine the factors explaining the civilian use of military technology. The results show a differential behaviour among countries and types of military technology. Characteristics of firms, such as the technological experience of the company or institution in using military technology, are critical for a civilian use of the military knowledge. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 22, No. 3; Jun 2011: p335-349 |
| Journal Source | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 22, No. 3; Jun 2011: p335-349 |
| Key Words | Military Technology ; Patent Citations ; Dual-use ; Technology Flows |