Maturation Map

<p>Overview

A quantitative analysis usually counts the number of patents issued or applications filed, as well

as the number of applicants or right-holders. The number of applicants indicates the level of interest

in the relevant technology in industry or in the market. Some analyses focus only on the total number

of applicants or the number of new entrants.

A “Maturation Map” or “Technological Maturation Map” plots the number of applicants and the

number of applications filed by year of filing of patent applications.</p>