The evolution of cooperation in the face of conflict: Evidence from the innovation ecosystem for mobile telecom standards development

Stephen L. Jones, Aija Leiponen, Gurneeta Vasudeva · 2020 · Strategic Management Journal

Summary. This study examines how firms cooperate within innovation ecosystems despite patent litigation conflicts. Using data from mobile telecom standards development, the authors find that firms increase cooperation with litigation opponents while simultaneously strengthening ties with other partners to influence standards direction. Technological complementarities and network position determine whether firms pursue direct cooperation with adversaries or alternative partnerships.

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Jones, S. L., Leiponen, A., & Vasudeva, G.. (2020). The evolution of cooperation in the face of conflict: Evidence from the innovation ecosystem for mobile telecom standards development. Strategic Management Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.3244

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DOI: 10.1002/smj.3244
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: innovation-networks, innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28