Title: Inventors' knowledge acquisition, self-innovation efficiency, and the role of organisation for patenting in high-quality green patent production in China

Authors: Gao Yuan; Rahimi Abidin; Faisal Zulhumadi

Addresses: School of Technology Management and Logistics, UUM College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia ' School of Technology Management and Logistics, UUM College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia ' School of Technology Management and Logistics, UUM College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

Abstract: This research addressed the gaps in literature by measuring inventors' knowledge acquisition ability and self-innovation efficiency and analysing the moderating role of the organisation for patenting, which refers to the internal structures, strategies, and management practices within firms that support patenting activities, such as patent culture, rewarding mechanisms, patent committees, and top management involvement. This concept is distinct from external patent-granting organisations and highlights how firms can internally enhance their ability to secure high-quality patents. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was used for data collection using convenience sampling. 352 respondents of this research were professionals who hold formal positions in green innovation enterprises in China. The findings of measurement model assessment and structural model assessment were used for the analysis of data using Smart PLS 4. The study found significant correlations between inventors' knowledge acquisition ability, self-innovation efficiency, and the role of firm-level patent organisations in high-quality green patent production. The study provides practical implications for firms to grant high-quality green patents successfully.

Keywords: inventor's knowledge acquisition; self-innovation efficiency; high-quality green patent; patent organisation; China.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIPM.2026.152449

International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, 2026 Vol.16 No.2, pp.138 - 161

Received: 27 May 2024
Accepted: 10 May 2025
Published online: 20 Mar 2026 *

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