Europe’s two towers: the uneven regional geography of telecommunication standard essential patents

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract This paper explores the role of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in shaping technological development and regional innovation in Europe’s telecommunications sector. Results reveal strong geographic concentration: Helsinki and Stockholm account for one-third of all cellular SEPs. Unlike other technologies, SEP distribution does not scale with population or prior technological expertise. Findings suggest a “rich-get-richer” dynamic where early leadership reinforces future dominance; however, this advantage weakens across technological generations. This study offers new insights into standardization’s spatial dynamics and underscores the need for long-term perspectives when modeling technological competition and diffusion.
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Journal journal of economic geography
Year 2026
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10.1093/jeg/lbag045
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