Forecasting promising technology using analysis of patent information:Focused on next generation mobile communications

In order to forecast promising technologies in the field of next generation mobile communication, various patent indicators were analyzed such as citation per patent, patent family information, patent share, increase rate, and patent activity. These indicators were quantified into several indexes and then integrated into an evaluation score to provide promising technologies. As a result of the suggested patent analysis, four technologies out of twenty two in details classification were selected, which showed outstanding technology competitiveness, high patent share and increasing rates as well as high recent-patent-ratios and triad-patent-family-ratios. Each of the selected technologies scored more than 10 points in total, and the following four technologies were suggested as promising ones in the field of next generation mobile communication: 1) 3GPP based mobile communication, 2) beyond 4G mobile communication, 3) IEEE 802.16 based mobile communication, which are in medium classification of broadband mobile communication system, and 4) testing/certification system of mobile communication, which is in medium classification of mobile communication testing/certification system.

Structure of Chinese City Network as Driven by Technological Knowledge Flows

Based on patent cooperation data,this study used a range of city network analysis approaches in order to explore the structure of the Chinese city network which is driven by technological knowledge flows.The results revealed the spatial structure,composition structure,hierarchical structure,group structure,and control structure of Chinese city network,as well as its dynamic factors.The major findings are:1) the spatial pattern presents a diamond structure,in which Wuhan is the central city;2) although the invention patent knowledge network is the main part of the broader inter-city innovative cooperation network,it is weaker than the utility model patent;3) as the senior level cities,Beijing,Shanghai and the cities in the Zhujiang(Pearl) River Delta Region show a strong capability of both spreading and controlling technological knowledge;4) whilst a national technology alliance has preliminarily formed,regional alliances have not been adequately established;5) even though the cooperation level amongst weak connection cities is not high,such cities still play an important role in the network as a result of their location within ′structural holes′ in the network;and 6) the major driving forces facilitating inter-city technological cooperation are geographical proximity,hierarchical proximity and technological proximity.

Does patents on environmental technologies matter for the ecological footprint in the USA? Evidence from the novel Fourier ARDL approach

The outcome of patents on environmental(POET)technologies on the EF in the USA has not been com-prehensively explored.Therefore,to close this breach in the literature,the present study discovers how patents on ecological technologies affect ecological footprint(EF)in the USA while regulatory for GDP and EC using the Fourier-based approaches.The conclusions of the present study reveal that POET are an important predictor of EF in the USA and cause a reduction in ecological deprivation in the long run;as expected,economic growth negatively affects environmental sustainability.The outcomes suggest that it is possible to resolve conflicts between the economy and the environment by using technological inno-vation.The USA government must reconsider its policy focus,particularly on coal energy sourcing and industrial energy,while continuing with heavy investments in its ambitious renewable energy technol-ogy development plan.Moreover,the government should continue to promote investments in environ-mental technologies.

CONSTANTLY IMPROVE AND DEVELOP INTERNATIONAL PATENT SYSTEM,PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD

When the human society steps into a new epoch, we, in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), hold the Sino-African Intellectual Property Forum, on which we may exchange experiences in developing intellectual property systems and discuss issues of common concern. The themes listed in the agenda not only mirror the emerging issues of the development of the international intellectual property system, but also carry significant weight to

Research on the World’s Most Valuable Antihypertensive Drugs Based on Patent Analysis

Objective To find out several patented technologies of antihypertensive drugs with the most market value through analysis,and provide a reference for the research and development of enterprises.Methods The most valuable patented technologies of antihypertensive drugs from 2009 to 2019 were analyzed to explore the patent layout and technical characteristics of the main patent applicants,and then the key directions of their research and development were gotten.Results and Conclusion Based on the method of patent analysis,five patents with the most market value are extracted to provide important technical support and market value reference for the research and development of generic drugs or new drugs.

Hydrogen station technology development review through patent analysis

This study is a review of hydrogen station patents using the Derwent Innovation system and also a secondary screening.This was undertaken by the researchers to better understand and identify hydrogen station trends.The review focuses on analyzing the developing trends of patent technologies associated with a hydrogen station.The results of the review indicated that the countries with the major distribution of patents were Japan,China,the USA and Europe.Japan is leading the developmental trajectory of hydrogen stations.The results of the analysis found the leading developers of these patented technologies are Kobe Steel,Nippon Oil,Toyota and Honda.Other active patent developers analyzed include Linde,Hyundai and Texaco.The review concludes with a suggestion that using a patent analysis methodology is a good starting point to identify,evaluate and measure the trend in hydrogen station commercial development.

Which Plays a Decisive Role in Technology Licensing Involved in Technology Standards, Patented Technology or Know-how？

It is wen-known that patented technology licensing is closely related to technology standards, and whether a technology standard contains a specific patented technology solution or not, there is always a patented technology hcensing imphed, for patented technology hcensing is a prerequisite for the existence and development of technology standards. Therefore, technology standards create a good many potential chances for hcensing patented technologies concerning them. Superficially speaking, patent holders achieve huge profits mainly by means of hcensing patented technologies through a standard mainly in the form of a patent pool; however, in fact, it is know-how licensing behind the patented technology involved in the standard that really helps patent holders make huge profits.