Dynamic Capability Coevolution: A Multi-Industry Comparative Study of IP and Innovation Functions

Saksupapchon et al. (2024) show how, in Airbus, IP and technology capabilities coevolve, influencing innovation outcomes. This idea proposes a multi-industry comparative study: using patent data, internal organizational data, and interviews across sectors like biotech, automotive, and green tech, map out how IP and innovation management functions interact, merge, or diverge over time. By identifying common patterns (e.g., integration vs. separation, legal-led vs. tech-led models), the research could offer a new typology of coevolutionary strategies, challenging the assumption that one-size-fits-all in IP management. This is especially novel because most existing work is single-case or sector-specific; a comparative approach could generate generalizable insights, guiding how organizations structure their innovation and IP teams for maximum effect.

References:

1. The coevolution of corporate capabilities in intellectual property management and technological innovation. Punyapat Saksupapchon, K. Willoughby, Alistair F. Scott (2024). European Journal of Innovation Management.