Definition: Acquisition of technology and knowledge

Category: R & D - Oslo Manual

Acquisition of technology and knowledge involves the purchase of external knowledge and technology without active co-operation with the source. This external knowledge can be embodied in machinery or equipment that incorporates this knowledge. It can also include the hiring of employees who possess the new knowledge, or the use of contract research and consulting services. Disembodied technology or knowledge also includes other knowhow, patents, licences, trademarks and software. http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/statmanuals/files/9205111E.pdf
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Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Statistical Office of the European Communities (Eurostat), "The measurement of scientific and technological activities: guidelines for collecting and interpreting innovation data: Oslo manual)", Third Edition, Paris, 2005, par. 269
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