Innovation Dynamics of Materials Manufacturing Industry: Changes in Management of Technology due to Socio-Economic Changes

A patent specification contains useful data to analyze technological innovation. A set of patent applications filed by a firm represents its MOT (management of technology) strategy. Analyzing patent application in line with socio-economic change may demonstrate the changes in MOT strategy. It is demonstrated that in the late 20th century and the early 21st century, the range of technological collaboration was broadened due to MOT strategy and...