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Gender diversity and patent quality: Evidence from Chinese patent data

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Based on the patent data from China National Intellectual Property Administration, we attempt to examine the effect of gender diversity in inventor teams on patent quality. We argue that gender diversity in inventor teams can promote patent quality, especially the invention patents that are high quality and radically innovative. Moreover, we find that the positive effect will be enhanced in places where women are well educated and improved by reducing gender discrimination. We propose that the effect will be more significant when market competition or market uncertainty is high as well as when the enterprises are private and growing. Ultimately, our study advocates that governments and enterprises should pay more attention to female labor forces, especially in the area of science and innovation, which is beneficial to improve innovation in China and eliminate gender inequality in the labor market.

Source: International Studies of Economics

DOI: 10.1002/ise3.54

Authors: Zhijie Zhang, Qingqing Zong

Institution: Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Language: English

Topic: Intellectual Property and Patents

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,600