University Knowledge Spillover, Intellectual Property Protection, and Innovation Performance
Evidence from Chinese High-Tech Enterprises
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3115336 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xinran Yang (0000-0002-6348-2639, Ningbo University, corresponding author), Dashuai Huang (Ningbo University), Bingfei Liu (0000-0002-6308-661X, Zhejiang University of Technology) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440251364044 |
| OpenAlex | W4413339514 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 63 |
This study investigates how university knowledge spillovers and intellectual property (IP) protection jointly influence innovation performance in high-tech firms. Analysing an unbalanced panel dataset of China's A-share listed companies (475 firms; 3,339 observations) and higher education institutions in Guangdong Province (2011-2020), we employ a Cobb-Douglas production function measured through total factor productivity. Empirical results reveal substantial heterogeneity in innovation levels across technology firms. Critically, university knowledge spillovers exhibit a significant positive effect on innovation performance, while IP protection exerts a negative moderating effect that attenuates spillover efficacy. These findings extend theoretical frameworks on knowledge spillovers and corporate innovation, refine understanding of IP governance trade-offs, and provide actionable evidence for corporate strategy and science policy design
Business · Economics · High tech · Industrial organization · Intellectual property · Knowledge spillover · Microeconomics · Political science · Spillover effect · Economic Growth and Development · Innovation Policy and RD · Intellectual Capital and Performance Analysis
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |