R&D inputs, intellectual property protection andN patents

We conduct a empirical analysis of IPP’(IPP) moderating effect between R&D Inputs and performance based on the small-medium enterprises (SME) in Shenzhen Stock market, Results shows that IPP could raise the intensity of R&D Inputs for corporation, In addition, we find that Strong IPP play a positive role between R&D Inputs and patents, While We couldn’t get that Weak IPP play a Negative role between R&D Inputs and patents