Applying patent analysis with Competitive technical intelligence: the case of Plastics

Authors

  • Marisela Rodríguez Salvador Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Campus Monterrey, Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, Mexico
  • Mario Alberto Tello Bañuelos Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Campus Monterrey, Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37380/jisib.v2i1.31

Keywords:

Competitive technical intelligence, innovations, patent analysis, plastics, thermoplastic elastomers

Abstract

This article presents a methodology that integrates patent analysis in a study of Competitive Technical Intelligence. Our approach was applied in the area of plastics. We identified areas of research, leading companies and technology trends.

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