The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Science (IVA) has published a book titled "Profit from Innovation: A comparison of Swedish and Japanese Intellectual Property Management", 95 pages. It is a good analysis, with many charts and tables. No earth shattering conclusions, for those familiar with Japanese patent practices. Anyways for 160 Krona (about $20), it is worth reading. To order a copy, send a check for 160 Krona to: Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Science Box 5073 S-102 42 Stockholm Sweden Greg Aharonian Internet Patent News Service