Business, Management and Accounting
6 years ago

Chinese universities prioritize personal gain over innovation in patent applications.

International Journal of Law and Society
The Research on the Patent Transfer of Universities of China Mainland
Deli Cheng, Weijia Kong

Paper Summary

Chinese universities are filing a lot of patents, but not using them effectively. Many inventors file patents for personal gain or project requirements, not for commercial use. This is due to old economic policies and government rankings favoring quantity over quality. To improve, universities should focus on using patents for real-world impact, not just for show.

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