Patent Similarity Data and Innovation Metrics
Ryan Whalen, Alina Lungeanu, Leslie DeChurch & Noshir Contractor, Journal of Empirical Legal Studies
We introduce and describe the Patent Similarity Dataset, comprising vector space model‐based similarity scores for U.S. utility patents. The dataset provides approximately 640 million pre‐calculated similarity scores, as well as the code and computed vectors required to calculate further pairwise similarities. In addition to the raw data, we introduce measures that leverage patent similarity to provide insight into innovation and intellectual property law issues of interest to both scholars...

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Making Good Decisions: A Toolkit
Knowledge@Wharton
Former professional poker player and best-selling author Annie Duke knows a lot about how to make good decisions under tough circumstances. In her new book, How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices, Duke provides a toolkit for readers who want to make smart decisions in any situation. Wharton operations, information and decisions professor Katy Milkman recently spoke with Duke about her inspiration for the book, its lessons, and the most important takeaway.

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It's Not Your Imagination: Divorce Rates Are Surging
Margaret Ryznar, Family Law Prof Blog
From Psychology Today: The pandemic has not been easy on couples. It hits from all sides: from economic concerns to new working arrangements, from sick family members to managing children's stress and virtual schooling, from being at home more than ever to recommended social distancing from friends and family. The pandemic's burden is made all the heavier because of its uncertainty—we don't know when the pandemic will end.According to Legal Templates, divorce agreement sales saw a staggering 34...

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