5卷 第1期
1.Hefei Chenchuang Intellectual Property Agency (General Partnership)
2.Bozhou Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Promotion Center
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(2024). Patent Applications and Their Role in Enhancing Corporate Profitability: A Cross-Industry Analysis. 科技理论与实践（英文版）, 5(1), 80-89.
Kang Peipei,He Qian,Qian Zhengxing.Patent Applications and Their Role in Enhancing Corporate Profitability: A Cross-Industry Analysis[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2024,05(01):80-89.
(2024). Patent Applications and Their Role in Enhancing Corporate Profitability: A Cross-Industry Analysis. 科技理论与实践（英文版）, 5(1), 80-89. DOI： 10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456912.20240501.
Kang Peipei,He Qian,Qian Zhengxing.Patent Applications and Their Role in Enhancing Corporate Profitability: A Cross-Industry Analysis[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2024,05(01):80-89. DOI： 10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456912.20240501.
This study explores the relationship between patent applications and corporate profitability across diverse industries
employing a robust cross-industry analysis to understand how patents impact profitability. Utilizing data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and financial statements from selected firms
we conducted a panel data regression analysis to assess the influence of patent applications on net profit margins
controlling for variables like firm size and R&D intensity. Our findings indicate that the impact of patent applications on profitability varies significantly across industries. In technology and pharmaceutical sectors
where innovation cycles are rapid and the stakes for innovation are high
a strong positive correlation exists between patent applications and profitability. Conversely
in the manufacturing sector
the relationship is positive but less pronounced
suggesting that operational efficiency and market reach are more influential in driving profitability. This study highlights the necessity of industry-specific strategies for managing patent portfolios and underscores the strategic value of patents in enhancing corporate profitability.
Corporate ProfitabilityCross-Industry AnalysisPanel Data RegressionInnovation Management
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