Corrigenda

In Vol. 84, issue number 4, 2006, page 307, in the penultimate line of column 2 the > [more than] symbol should be > [more than or equal to]. On page 309, in the 9th, 10th, 19th and 20th rows of Table 4 and in footnotes b and c, the > [more than] symbol should be > (more than or equal to).

In Vol. 84, issue number 5, 2006, page 417: "local working” should read "non-working”. On page 418: "Linking compulsory licensing to R&D by domestic firms would be a reasonable way to stimulate innovation and encourage voluntary cross-licensing.” should read: "The patent system could thus serve as the infrastructure for developing local R&D and business.”

"Despite the small number of cases, the mere possibility of arbitration would have altered the cross-license bargaining process in favour of downstream patent holders, similar to the threat of compulsory licensing.” should read "Despite the small number of cases, the mere possibility of arbitration would have altered the cross-license bargaining process in favour of downstream patent holders.”

"... the hurdle on patentability.” should read "... the hurdle on patentability - in particular, inventive step.”

In reference 1: "Aiko R” should be "Aoki R”.