Technology gap, market experience and MNCs´ technology licensing strategies: Evidence from China

This paper investigates the relationship between technology capability and licensor´s strategies in international technology licensing. By using data of international patent licensing happened in China, we examine the technology gap´s impact on the number of patent and exclusive right in licensing contract. And firm´s experience in China positive moderates the relationship between technology gap and licensor´s choice. Our results extend licensing theory and international business theory.