What Does “Innovation Profile” Show Me?

Provides you with an overview of patent distribution (patent type and legal statuses) within that technology field.

Application and Issued trend

This chart illustrates the number of granted or issued patents resulting from applications filed in the same year. It provides valuable insights into the application rate over time, helping to determine whether the technology is emerging or nearing stagnation. The grant rate further highlights when technology protection is first established and shows the success rate of applications over a given period.

Simple Legal Status

This chart shows a simple legal status breakdown of the technology field, indicating the proportion of patents that are active versus inactive. This insight can help you filter and focus on patents based on their current legal status.

Patent Type

This chart shows the breakdown of patent types, offering insight into the strategic focus of organizations in this technology space—whether they are protecting functionality through inventions and utility models, or emphasizing appearance through design patents.

Technology Life Cycle

Analyze the trend in application volume and number of applicants over time to understand the lifecycle of the technology. This graph can reveal the maturity and historical growth of the field, helping assess whether it's a promising area for investment or if the technology is in decline.