What is a technology cartography and where does the data come from?
Cartographies are an advanced technology intelligence resource provided by EPO free of charge. Cartographies visualise patent data that is crucial to understanding the development of activity in strategic technology areas. These areas are organised as technology libraries or “taxonomies”, with layers of increasing concreteness. Results can be visualised and analysed for a whole area or for each layer, depending on your needs.
Cartographies are created by EPO experts using the most advanced AI-supported models and the EPO’s world-leading patent databases and patent search tools. Since frontier technologies are not easily grasped with a patent classification alone, EPO experts created tailored queries, incorporating actual technical and scientific language. This approach ensures that only the most relevant data reaches each layer of the cartography.
EPO’s unique cartographic system offers a visual interface that allows users to navigate the taxonomy, visualise trends by country, monitor the lifecycle stage and identify the top players and their origins at a glance.
The “content” of a cartography consists of patent data. Specifically, the cartography dashboards in the Data Desk are based on European patent applications filed at the EPO, focusing on activity within specific technology areas. The cartographies offer a seamless interface designed for decision-makers who need to quickly and accurately identify key players and geographical shifts.
- Drill-down capabilities: Move effortlessly from a macro view of technology sectors to a granular analysis of specific components and applications.
- Dynamic visuals: Our tree-map interface visualises patent application volumes, allowing you to track the momentum of innovation in real-time.
- Competitive landscape: Identify top applicants and geographical hubs instantly, uncovering the hidden leaders in the deep tech race.