Technological development modeling based on patent analysis: Review of the state-of-the-art
N. A. Kashevarova
Abstract
The relevance of the study is due to the great importance of the problem of technological modeling for high- tech enterprises, since the analysis of technological development is an important tool for supporting decision-making in the development of an innovative and competitive strategy. Patents are one of the best sources of information on technology development. The purpose of this article was to provide an overview of patent analysis-based technological modeling methods and to consider them in terms of their alignment with the competitive strategies of Need Seekers, Market Readers and Technology Drivers. The results of the review allow us to conclude that the objectives of Market Readers are more consistent with the methods of static technological modeling, which implies the study of the current state of the knowledge sphere and its implementation in the market. Technology Drivers generate new ideas focused on the future, therefore, the most important methods for them are dynamic technological modeling, focused on predicting the future development of the knowledge sphere. Need Seekers combine both approaches because proceed from both existing and future needs of customers.