Knowledge production in technological innovation system: A comprehensive evaluation using a multi-criteria framework based on patent data—a case study on hydrogen storage

Marina Flamand, Vincent Frigant and Stéphane Miollan
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Marina Flamand: BSE - Bordeaux Sciences Economiques - UB - Université de Bordeaux - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Stéphane Miollan: BSE - Bordeaux Sciences Economiques - UB - Université de Bordeaux - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Abstract: Knowledge production activity is central within a technological innovation system. The number of patent applications is commonly used to evaluate this activity. However, it is subject to bias and inaccurate evaluations can occur. This article proposes a multi-criteria framework based on seven complementary patent indicators, taking into account the persistence, commitment, and coherence of knowledge production activities for a more comprehensive evaluation. We demonstrate the value of our proposal through a case study on hydrogen storage, comparing patent data since 2000 about three technological solutions: physical, chemical and adsorption technologies. Our framework clearly shows that physical hydrogen storage is the most advanced in terms of knowledge production, despite not having the highest number of patent applications.

Keywords: Technological innovation system; Knowledge production; Metrics; Patent; Multi-criteria; Hydrogen storage technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-03
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Published in World Patent Information, 2025, 80, pp.102337. ⟨10.1016/j.wpi.2025.102337⟩

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DOI: 10.1016/j.wpi.2025.102337

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