d="p0010">Elements of path dependence are pivotal to the rationales of sailing ship strategy.
dd><dt class="label">•dt><dd>d="p0015">It can be rational to stick to an old technology instead of switching to a new one.
dd><dt class="label">•dt><dd>d="p0020">Our analyses confirm this innovation behaviour in the automotive industry.
dd><dt class="label">•dt><dd>d="p0025">Patent-based evidence shows a temporary sailing ship effect between 1995 and 2008.
dd>dl>