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JOURNAL OF MARKETING DEVELOPMENT AND COMPETITIVENESS

Board of Director Composition, and Ownership and Their Relationship to Patents: An Empirical Study


Author(s): David Epstein, Cory Angert, Charles Strain

Citation: David Epstein, Cory Angert, Charles Strain, (2017)"Board of Director Composition, and Ownership and Their Relationship to Patents: An Empirical Study," Journal of Marketing Development and Competitiveness Vol. 11, Iss.2 , pp. 78-87

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

In this paper we examine the impact of board structure on patenting activity. In particular, we look at inside directors, board diversity, inside ownership, and board size. Board diversity was significantly and negatively related to patenting activity and inside ownership was marginally and negatively related to patenting activity. The research is relevant to current businesses by illustrating the potential dangers of board diversity and inside ownership on patenting activity.