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Determinants of proactive intellectual property management in manufacturing Mexican SMEs: Analyzing the influence of top management team characteristics

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  • Jesús Calderón Aguiñaga

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This study examines how top management team (TMT) characteristics influence intellectual property (IP) management styles in Mexican manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Using multinomial logistic regressions, factors such as firm size, age, education level, and IP awareness are analyzed in 323 SMEs to determine their effect on IP approaches. The findings indicate that larger and older SMEs are more likely to adopt proactive IP strategies. High IP awareness among TMT members strongly correlates with proactive IP management, reinforcing the importance of leadership in strategic decision making; however, the interaction between TMT education and IP experience does not significantly enhance IP management adoption. These findings contribute to the literature on SME strategic management by highlighting the role of managerial expertise in IP strategy. The study offers policy implications, particularly in the context of rising trade protectionism, emphasizing the need for government-led initiatives to improve IP education and strategic support for SMEs in global trade uncertainties.

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  • Jesús Calderón Aguiñaga, 2026. "Determinants of proactive intellectual property management in manufacturing Mexican SMEs: Analyzing the influence of top management team characteristics," Journal of the International Council for Small Business, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 7(2), pages 407-429, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ucsbxx:v:7:y:2026:i:2:p:407-429
    DOI: 10.1080/26437015.2025.2505544
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