This paper analyzes the benefits of information sharing in a closed-loop supply chain with a
manufacturer, a distributor and a third party under technology licensing. The distributor has …

Remanufacturing is the process by which used products are recovered and rebuilt to meet
like-new quality conditions. The quality level of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) …

We investigate the effects of low-carbon technology transfer between two rival
manufacturers on their economic, environmental, and social welfare performance under a …

This research builds two-period game models to address the choice issues of the Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)'s licensing strategy and the Independent Remanufacturer …

Decisions regarding product innovations are inherently dynamic because for consumers to
perceive constant improvement in product innovation, innovation must be current and …

This paper deals with R&D investment and technology licensing in a supply chain formed of
an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and a contract manufacturer (CM). The R&D is …

Motivated by the new practice of cross-licensing and price competition in smart products, as
well as the lack of cross-licensing literature, this article develops a theoretical framework to …

We consider the problem of patent licensing in a Cournot duopoly in which the innovator
(patentee) is one of the firms and it is capacity constrained. We show that when the patentee …

It is broadly agreed that the opportunity of encroachment is a viable strategy to increase
profit. We consider a supply chain in which one manufacturer can encroach by selling …

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of patent licensing in a Cournot oligopoly
with general demand and looks at both cases: outside and incumbent innovators. The …