Ownership Distribution of Invention Patents in Universities in China and Its Influencing Factors Analysis

Abstract:

An investigation was made into the ownership distribution of 502 545 patents generated from the top 70 universities in China， and an analysis was made of the factors affecting the distribution of different ownership based on panel data. Results show that R&D staff size has a significantly positive effect on the patent R&D cooperation among universities and various organizations. Science and technology investments as well as the economic development level of the universities’ locations influences positively the invention patents， but negatively the proportion owned by individuals. Having medical school or related department influences positively the exclusive， other cooperative and enterprise-owned invention patents. University being polytechnic influences positively the exclusive and enterprise-owned invention patents， but negatively the proportion owned by individuals. Owning independent technology transfer agency influences positively the enterprise-owned invention patents. Royalty rate of the teacher influences positively the proportion of exclusive invention patents， but negatively the number and proportion of cooperative invention patents. While the equity rate is the opposite. Suggestions are put forward to improve the management level of scientific research achievements and promote technology transfer.