Patent co-citation networks of Fortune 500 companies

Xianwen Wang (), Xi Zhang and Shenmeng Xu
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Xianwen Wang: Dalian University of Technology
Xi Zhang: Dalian University of Technology
Shenmeng Xu: Dalian University of Technology

Scientometrics, 2011, vol. 88, issue 3, No 5, 770 pages

Abstract: Abstract This paper provides an overview of the progression of technology structure based on patent co-citation networks. Methods of patent bibliometrics, social network analysis and information visualization are employed to analyze patents of Fortune 500 companies indexed in Derwent Innovations Index, the largest patent database in the world. Based on the co-citation networks, several main technology groups are identified, including Chemicals, Petroleum Refining, Motor Vehicles, Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, etc. Relationships among the leading companies and technology groups are also revealed.

Keywords: Fortune 500; Patent bibliometrics; Patent co-citation; Technology structure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-011-0414-x

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