Bibliometry Technique and Software for Patent Intelligence Mining

Abstract

This chapter introduces the bibliometry treatment techniques as a way to obtain elaborated information for competitive intelligence experts. It presents various bibliometry treatments using software able to analyze patent databases as well as commercial database extracts or Web information. With the growing complexity of science, technology, and economy it is of a prime importance for decision makers and strategists to have the best possible view of their environment. The bibliometry analysis provides different ways to cross information, build lists, charts, matrices, and networks. In the process of knowledge creation the bibliometry analysis can be used to provide new set of information from large mount of data. This information can be used for brain storming, SWOT analysis, and expert evaluation.