Do cluster based companies differ in patent activity to non-cluster based ones? A Case study of German Machine Tool Builders

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The research investigates the patent activities of German Machine Tool Builders located within industrial clusters compared to those outside these regions. By examining the differences in innovation and patenting behavior, it aims to shed light on the impact of geographic concentration on technological advancement and competitiveness in the machine tool sector. The study contributes to the understanding of how industrial clusters influence the innovation dynamics of companies within them.