Empirical Analysis of Factors Influencing Enterprise Patent Capability

Abstract

This empirical study investigates the multitude of factors that influence enterprise patent capability, aiming to provide insights into the determinants of firms' ability to generate and leverage patents as strategic assets for innovation and competitive advantage. Utilizing a quantitative research design, the study examines a range of organizational, technological, and environmental factors that may affect a firm's patenting activities. These factors include internal resources such as R&D investment, human capital, and innovation culture, as well as external factors such as industry competitiveness, regulatory environment, and intellectual property protection regimes. Drawing upon patent data and firm-level characteristics from a diverse sample of enterprises across different sectors and regions, the research employs statistical techniques such as regression analysis to identify significant predictors of patent capability. Additionally, the study explores potential interactions and moderating effects among these factors, shedding light on the complex interplay between internal capabilities and external influences in shaping firms' patenting behavior. The findings offer practical implications for policymakers, industry practitioners, and researchers seeking to foster innovation ecosystems conducive to patent creation and utilization, thereby enhancing firms' competitiveness and contributing to economic growth and technological advancement.