Liang, Kaitong, Ma, Lei, Liu, Zheng ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7240-3501 and Yi, Chaonan (2023) Successfully operating patent digital platforms in China: a configurational perspective. Managerial and Decision Economics, 44 (8). pp. 4544-4558. ISSN 0143-6570 (Print), 1099-1468 (Online) (doi:10.1002/mde.3966)

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Abstract

The increasing value of patents for innovation and the permeability of digital technologies have triggered patent digital platforms (PDPs) as a new business model of patent intermediaries. While current literature mainly focuses upon PDPs within a developed country, China shows unique features with a relatively unmatured patent market. This paper aims to explore conditional configurations that lead to the operational success of PDPs throughout China. The results indicate two configurational paths: “firm size driven” and “digital infrastructure and knowledge assets driven.” Furthermore, environmental factors are peripheral conditions yet important. Our findings have enriched the understanding of patent intermediaries in digital age and sheds light on PDP theory and practice.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	patent digital platforms (PDPs); China; configuration theory; digital infrastructure
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Business Greenwich Business School > Networks and Urban Systems Centre (NUSC) Greenwich Business School > School of Business, Operations and Strategy
Last Modified:	17 Oct 2024 16:21
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/46064

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