While analyzing absolute patent numbers provides valuable insights, assessing the quality and impact of patents is crucial to truly understanding the drivers of sustainable innovation.
Patent trends offer a sophisticated lens through which we can map and analyze technological developments in sustainability. By examining patent filings, researchers can gain unprecedented insights.
The EPO developed the Y02/Y04S classification scheme to systematically categorize sustainable technologies as either Climate Change Mitigation Technologies or Smart Grids, providing a standardized classification.
Monitoring the progress made through corporations’ commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions poses a formidable challenge, emphasizing the need for robust tools to assess their impact.
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