Government & Research Maps

<p>A Patent Map can also provide valuable information when designing policy and research studies

at government organizations, think-tanks, research institutions and universities.

For example, the Japanese government often uses an analytical method based on Patent Maps

when preparing the Annual Report on Japan’s Economy (Economic White Paper) and Annual

Report on the Promotion of Science and Technology (White Paper on Science and Technology).

The Japan Patent Office also uses Patent Maps for analyzing the direction of technological

development and the spread of applications in Japan to ensure efficient, high-quality examinations.</p>