Intellectual Property Protection, Market Orientation and Location of Overseas R&D Activities by Multinational Enterprises

Nagesh Kumar ()

No 1995-01, UNU-INTECH Discussion Paper Series from United Nations University - INTECH

Abstract: This paper develops an analytical framework to explain the determinants of location of overseas R&D by MNEs in terms of the nature and extent of FDI and host country resources and policy regimes. Empirical findings for U.S. MNEs suggest that MNEs prefer to locate their R&D activities in countries that are able to offer them, among other particulars, larger markets, technological resources and infrastructure. Host market-oriented affiliates are more likely to have R&D units than the export-oriented ones, especially in developing countries. The relative strength of patent regime appears to affect the direction rather than the magnitude of R&D investments made in a country.

Keywords: Intellectual Property Protection; R&D; Transnational Corporations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1995
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