| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4755468 | World Patent Information | 2017 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
The emergence of Non-Practicing Entities (“NPEs”) influences patent market dynamics. Based on a database of NPE activities from 1996 to 2010, this paper attempts to investigate these influences in view of NPEs' heterogeneity. We found NPEs with prominent R&D involvements can integrate knowledge from the innovation and patent markets, and might therefore generate valuable patents and facilitate effective technology transfer. Hence, when compared with NPEs without any R&D involvement, R&D-performing NPEs appeared able to monetize their patents without resorting to excessive litigation. Thus, different NPEs could exert different influences and drive patent market dynamics in their own respective ways.
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Authors
Jack Cheng, Tony Lan, Shang-Jyh Liu,