특허권이 스타트업의 경영성과에 미치는 영향

[Purpose]This study aims to demonstrate the impact of the creation and utilization of patents in startups, an area that has relatively lacked research focus. The study seeks to provide insights into how such activities influence the managerial performance of startups and offer practical implications. [Methodology]This study thoroughly reviewed theories and prior research related to the impact of patents on business. Subsequently, it empirically tested hypotheses by examining financial indicators of startups that obtained patent－based guarantees through the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund and utilized these indicators as measures of managerial performance. Specifically, the study utilized empirical data on the total asset growth rate, revenue growth rate, operating profit margin, net profit margin, and return on assets (ROA) of startups to assess the influence of both patent rights and the financial utilization of intellectual property through patent－based financing. [Findings]The study on the impact of patents and the financial utilization of intellectual property in startups revealed that, on its own, patents do not significantly influence the managerial performance of startups. In contrast, when startups leverage patent rights for financing, it was found to have a positive impact on the managerial performance of startups. [Implications]Previous studies on the impact of patents on business performance have mostly focused on companies listed on the KOSDAQ or the main stock exchanges. However, this study examines the influence of patent rights on the managerial performance of startups. Additionally, the study empirically assesses the impact on startup performance by utilizing not only patent rights but also the financial leveraging of intellectual property through patents, providing practical insights.