최근 중국, 인도네시아, 태국 등 해외시장에서 제3자에 의해 한국기업의 상표 권이 무단으로 선점되는 사례가 꾸준히 증가하고 있으나 이로 인한 우리기업의 실질적 피해에 관한 대규모 실증 연구는 진행되지 않고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 2017년 1월부터 2023년 12월까지의 해외상표 무단선점 의심사례 데이터를 기반으로 한국의 527개 기업에 대한 패널 데이터를 구축하여 회귀분석을 통해 해외상표 무단선점 시 기업의 주식시장가치에 변화가 발생하는지를 분석하였다. 특히 기업의 적절한 지식재산 보호전략과 지식재산 보호 역량이 상표침해로 인한 피해를 완화시킬 수 있는지에 주목하였다. 분석 결과 상표가 선점된 기업은 그렇지 않은 기업에 비해 명확하게 기업가치가 하락하였다. 다만 침해가 발생한 국가에 특허권을 사전에 보유하였다면 무단선점 피해가 완화되는 것이 확인되었으며, 기업의 지식재산권 보호역량이 우수할 때도 동일한 효과가 관측되었다. 이는 특허권과 상표권이 상호보완적 효과를 가진다는 점과 지식재산권 보호역량에 따라 상표침해의 실질적 피해가 정해진다는 것을 함의한다. 본 연구는 해외상표의 무단선점이 기업의 장기재무성과에 막대한 악영향을 준다는 것을 입증하였다는 점에서 기업들의 해외상표 보호에 대한 경각심을 고취시키며 동시에 상표보호를 위한 기업의 적극적 대처와 보호역량 강화를 위한 투자의 중요성을 시사 한다.

Smart factory technology, a core component of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, demonstrates significant disparities in technological development across countries. To quantitatively assess these international technology gaps, this study proposes an integrated analytical framework that combines text mining-based topic modeling and social network analysis (SNA), using global smart factory-related patent data from 2017 to 2023. Approximately 4,300 patent documents (titles and abstracts) were collected through the GPASS system and preprocessed. Through Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) modeling with optimized hyperparameters, major technology topics were identified. Semantic interpretation using ChatGPT and expert review enabled the assignment of precise topic labels, which were further mapped to CPC (Cooperative Patent Classification) codes to construct a standardized technology taxonomy. Subsequently, the network structures of topic and classification nodes were analyzed by country (China, the United States, and South Korea), and the relative importance of key technology areas was evaluated using centrality metrics such as degree, closeness, betweenness, and eigenvector centrality. The analysis revealed that, globally, the most central technology areas include manufacturing process management and control, IoT and data-driven decision making, and facility-based process optimization. At the national level, China showed a strategic focus on technologies related to product quality improvement and cost reduction, South Korea emphasized IoT-enabled technologies and equipment-level optimization, while the United States prioritized control systems and data-driven project management. By utilizing patent-based textual data, this study offers a novel methodology for quantitatively diagnosing structural differences in national technological capabilities. The proposed framework provides valuable insights for country-specific R&D planning and strategic decision-making in the field of smart manufacturing.

The purpose of this study is to assess the current status of technology development and evaluate future potential by analyzing patent trends in Korea’s fisheries sector. To this end, we examined patent application and registration trends over a 20-year period (2002-2021) within the fisheries domain across the Intellectual Property 5 (IP5) countries (Korea, China, Japan, the United States, and Europe), using data from the Korean Multifunctional Patent Search System (KOMPASS). Based on this analysis, we discussed the strategic direction and marketability of technology development in Korea. Patent applications and registrations in Korea’s fisheries sector have steadily increased over the past 20 years, placing Korea the second among the IP5 countries. Analysis of priority examination data indicates a continuous rise in new technology development, particularly in the aquaculture and seafood. However, multiple-International Patent Classification (IPC) applications are heavily concentrated among a small number of institutions, highlighting the need to broaden the applicant base to encourage more widespread technological innovation. Korea’s fisheries technology sector is currently in the growth stage with sustained development expected in aquaculture and seafood-related technologies. Although Korea entered the IP5 landscape relatively late, it possesses strong competitiveness and considerable development potential positioning it to assume a leading role in the global technology market.

다상 유도 전동기는 전력 변환 효율이 높은 전동기이다. 이와 같은 고효율 전동 기는 다양한 산업의 전기 수요가 증가하면서 더 필요한 상황이다. 이러한 상황에서 기업이나 국가가 적절한 전략을 세우기 위해 다상 유도 전동기 기술의 현 위치 확인과 미래 예측이 필 요하다. 다상 유도 전동기의 현 위치 파악과 미래 기술을 탐색하기 위해, 본 연구는 특허 네 트워크 경로 분석을 1902년부터 2024년까지의 특허 중 기술분류명(CPC H02K17/12 : 다상 비동기 유도전동기)에 적용한다. 그 결과, 미국과 유럽 기업이 전반적인 기술 개발을 주도하 였으며, 2010년 이후 중국 기업이 기술 개발을 급격히 늘렸음을 확인하였다. 네트워크 군집 분석 결과, 기계적 구조 개선 기술(전기 권선 및 극수 변환), 전기적 연결 기술(전류 파형 및 순서 변경), 스마트 융합 기술(센서+전기제어+전동기 구조 개선)의 세 가지 군집이 확인되었 다. 핵심 기술 경로 분석 결과, 일반적으로 인식하는 경쟁 우위 기업과 실제 기술적 영향력이 있는 기업 간의 차이가 존재했다.

This study analyzed patent trends for technologies that convert horticultural crop residues into mushroom substrates and developed mycelium-based utilization technologies. Environmental pollution caused by disposable plastics and Styrofoam has increased. Therefore, the demand for innovative and eco-friendly solutions has substantially increased. Agricultural residues such as fruit pruning residues and citrus waste provide economically and environmentally viable alternatives to imported raw materials because of their rich cellulose and lignin contents. Recent studies have shown that substrates containing these residues can produce mushrooms of equivalent quality as conventional sawdust-based media, thereby reducing production costs and improving resource independence. In addition, mushroom mycelia have been developed as sustainable materials for non-animal leather, packaging, building, and insulation. A patent analysis of ECOVATIVE confirmed important innovations in processing, material mixing, and product applications. The results provide the foundation for building an integrated system for utilizing horticultural residue resources with mycelium-based materials, as well as offers strategic insights and future directions for the research and development of sustainable industrial materials. The results also demonstrate the potential of agricultural byproducts to reduce dependence on imported substrates, lower cultivation costs, and mitigate environmental impacts, ultimately contributing to a circular economy for the development of sustainable materials.

본 연구의 목적은 국내 전력산업의 새로운 성장동력인 HVDC를 기술적 관점의 연구가 아닌 특허 기반의 서지계량학적 분석을 통해 기술의 발전 흐름과 핵심 기술군을 파악 하고자 하였다. HVDC 관련 국내외 특허데이터를 수집한 후 키워드 네트워크 분석과 IPC 코드 분석을 통해 기술 구조와 핵심 키워드를 도출하였으며, 'Voltage', 'System', 'Converter', 'Control' 등이 핵심 기술군으로 나타났다. 특히 IPC 트렌드 분석 결과 최근에는 보호 및 제어 중심의 지능형 시스템 기술이 부상하고 있음을 확인하였고, 이는 HVDC 기술이 전통적 송전 중심에서 통합 운영과 디지털 기반 시스템으로 진화하고 있음을 보여준다. 본 연구는 향후 HVDC 국내 기술개발 방향 설정과 글로벌 기술경쟁력 확보를 위한 전략 수립에 있어 기초자 료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

Parallel importation of patented products, “first sale doctrine,” is an effective and efficient way of handling the importation of patent-protected goods. The national exhaustion idea is being used in Pakistan regarding patent exhaustion. Market competition and lower pricing phenomena are affected by this strategy. Case studies from the European Union (EU), the United States (US) and China are used to show how businesses can protect consumers’ rights by parallel imports. The US and China follow international exhaustion whereas the EU follows the regional exhaustion principle, which is comparable with Pakistan concerning the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). By finding lower-priced products, promoting international economic integration and regional collaboration with SCO, Pakistan can avail better investment opportunities. Case studies show result-oriented efforts regarding the implementation of the international parallel exhaustion strategy. Study recommends raising awareness and enhancing legal clarity, IP protection, and stakeholder input to ensure compliance with an international exhaustion system.

The era of logistics 4.0 in which new technologies are applied to existing traditional logistics management has approached. It is developing based on the convergence between various technologies, and R&D are being conducted worldwide to build smart logistics by synchronizing various services with the logistics industry. Therefore, this study proposes a methodology and technology strategy that can achieve trend analysis using patent analysis and promote the development of the domestic smart logistics industry based on this. Based on the preceding research, eight key technology fields related to smart logistics were selected, and technology trends were derived through LDA techniques. After that, for the development of the domestic logistics industry, the strategy of the domestic smart logistics industry was derived based on analysis including technology capabilities. It proposed a growth plan in the field of big data and IoT in terms of artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and marketability. This study confirmed smart logistics technologies by using LDA and quantitative indicators expressing the market and technology of patents in literature analysis-oriented research that mainly focused on trend analysis. It is expected that this method can also be applied to emerging logistics technologies in the future.

The pet industry, especially pet food, is experiencing rapid growth. This growth is accompanied by increasing concerns about pets' gut health, as an imbalanced microbiota can lead to various diseases. This study analyzes global patent trends in microbiome-based technologies for treating pet digestive issues using the WIPS database across major markets. Of 1,194 patents identified, 394 key references were examined, highlighting the increasing number of probiotic and microbiome-related patents since 2016. China dominates this sector, followed by Korea, Japan, and the United States. The findings provide a foundation for advancing microbiome-driven solutions for pet digestive ailments.

본 연구에서는 해양공간 통합관리 수단의 지원책으로 활용되는 해양공간 정책 시뮬레이터 기술에 대한 한국, 중국, 일본, 미국, 유럽 등 주요 5개국에 대한 정량분석을 위한 유효특허 1,474건을 도출하고, 연도별, 국가별 특허출원 동향 및 워드 클라우드 분석을 통해 국내 기술 경쟁력 및 국내·외 기술 트렌드를 파악하였다. 분석 결과 해양공간 정책 시뮬레이터 기술의 경우 중국(1,254건, 85.1%) 주도의 특허출원이 활발하게 이루어지고 있으며, 세부 기술별로는 어업환경 변화예측 및 활용 시뮬레이터(AC)가 392건(26.6%)으로 가장 높은 것 으로 나타난다. 핵심 키워드 변화를 통해 최근에는 다중 데이터의 수집과 데이터의 탐지, 예측, 평가 등으로 기술 트렌드가 이루어지고 있 음을 확인하였으며, 중국 주도의 시장 독과점 및 선점에 대비하기 위해 주변 기술에 대한 특허출원 고려 및 표준화 선점 등의 연계 전략 을 통한 대비와 정부 차원의 해양공간 정책 시뮬레이터 기술 연구개발에 대한 적극적인 정책적 지원이 필요함을 진단하였다.

본 연구의 목적은 재료분야 국내 공동특허의 공동 출원인 정보를 이용하여 연구협력 네트워크의 구조, 특징, 진화를 탐구하는 것이다. 이를 위해 재료 기술분야(금속, 세라믹, 고분자 등 6개 기술분야) 및 혁신주체(산업계, 학계, 연구계)의 네트워크 구조 및 동태를 정량적으로 분석하며, 2010년∼2021년까지 한국의 공동특허 데이터를 활용하여 소셜 네트워크 분석(SNA)을 사용한다. 분석결과, 재료분야는 세부기술별로 네트워크의 차별점이 존재하며, 산업계, 학계, 연구계 등 혁신주체별 협력 강도의 명백한 단계별 특성을 가진다. 연구협력 네트워크의 규모는 점차 확장되어 ‘작은 세계’ 구조를 보여주고 있다. 본 연구를 통해 재료 정책 관점에서 지금까지 시행된 재료분야 산학연 협력 정책의 효과를 파악하는데 정책적 시사점을 제공함과 동시에, 보다 효과적인 재료 혁신주체 간의 네트워크를 구축하기 위한 근거 기반의 정책 수립에 도움이 될 수 있다.

인공지능은 4차 산업혁명의 프레임이 소개된 이후 점차 보편적인 기술로 자리를 잡아가고 있으며, 인공지능 관련 특허 출원도 크게 증가하고 있다. 최근에는 특허 생태계가 출원 건수 위주의 양적 경쟁에서 고품질의 특허 확보라는 질적 경쟁으로 패러다임이 변화되면서, 저품질 특허로 인한 비용 손실에 관심이 높아지고 있다. 이러한 배경으로 본 연구에서는 머신러닝과 Doc2Vec 알고리즘을 활용하여 특허 품질을 예측하는 방법을 제안하고자 한다. 본 연구를 위해 WIPO에서 정의한 CPC 코드를 활용하여 미국 특허청(USPTO)에 등록된 인공지능 관련 특허 데이터를 추출하였고, 이를 통해 정형 데이터 기반 19개 변수, 비정형 데이터 기반 7개 변수를 개발하였다. 특히, 새롭게 제안하는 Doc2Vec 알고리즘을 이용한 제목과 초록 텍스트 유사도 변수는 고품질 특허를 예측하는데 영향을 미칠 것으로 판단된다. 이에 유사도 변수의 효과를 확인하기 위해 유사도 변수를 포함한 앙상블 기반 머신러닝 모델과 포함하지 않은 모델을 개발하여 비교하였다. 실험 결과, 유사도 변수를 포함한 모델이 AUC 0.013, f1-score 0.025가 높게 나타나 더 우수한 성능을 보였다. 이는 유사도 변수가 고품질 특허 예측에 기여한다는 것을 시사한다. 또한, SHAP을 이용하여 블랙박스 형태의 머신러닝 변수 영향도를 설명하였다. 본 연구를 통해 핵심 기술 분야인 인공지능과 같은 영역에서 특허의 품질을 예측하고, 고품질 특허 개발을 장려함으로써 사회적 가치를 실현하는 데 기여할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

Recently, the market competition has been fiercer due to the acceleration of technological change and the launch of intelligent products. In this situation, technology cooperation activities through networks rather than independent technological innovation activities of a single company or institution are recognized as a crucial strategy to gain competitiveness. Technology cooperation can take various forms depending on the target technology, and researchers have conducted performance analyses of technology cooperation types. However, there have not been data-based quantitative studies on the types and trends of technology cooperation for the target technology. In this paper, we explored the difference between the technology cooperation types by technology and time using the formal concept analysis method and co-patent information. In particular, the proposed methodology has been verified through the case study of electric vehicles, and it is intended to suggest the direction of technological cooperation according to specific technologies and cooperation targets in the future

The increasing number of technology transfers from public research institutes in Korea has led to a growing demand for patent recommendation platforms for SMEs. This is because selecting the right technology for commercialization is a critical factor in business success. This study developed a patent recommendation system that uses technology transfer data from the past 10 years to recommend patents that are suitable for SMEs. The system was developed in three stages. First, an item-based collaborative filtering system was developed to recommend patents based on the similarities between the patents that SMEs have previously transferred. Next, a content-based recommendation system based on TF-IDF was developed to analyze patent names and recommend patents with high similarity. Finally, a hybrid system was developed that combines the strengths of both recommendation systems. The experimental results showed that the hybrid system was able to recommend patents that were both similar and relevant to the SMEs' interests. This suggests that the system can be a valuable tool for SMEs that are looking to acquire new technologies.

In this review, we examine the latest technological developments in the utilization of truffles, a gourmet ingredient reputed to be one of the "world's three greatest delicacies," considering changing global consumption trends. Global demand for truffles is expected to increase steadily, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9% from 2023 to 2030. As truffles are expensive, the demand for truffles is expected to be concentrated in developed countries such as the United States, European countries, and Japan. In Korea, truffles are utilized in various industries, including food, functional foods, and cosmetics. Korean consumer demand for truffles has consistently remained high since 2019, and truffle products have been performing well in the market. Consequently, there exists substantial potential demand for newly developed truffle-related products and technologies. This review aims to provide objective research information through the systematic analysis of patent applications in Korea and internationally, focusing on technologies involving truffles, and can aid in setting directions for research and development.

In today’s world, intellectual property (IP) rights have become a significant part of overall corporate value as well as a “driver of important market transactions.” Nevertheless, patent commercialization and claims for damages due to patent infringement are often obstructed by parties’ differing positions on the patent value. To improve Vietnam’s legal and practical environment for patent valuation, this paper constructs a comparison of the prevailing frameworks of the United States and the People’s Republic of China with that of Vietnam to make recommendations meeting the stated purpose. An analysis of relevant academic literature suggests that parties should be allowed to choose their preferred valuation technique even when having engaged valuation professionals. Also, valuation service providers should be able to demonstrate the underlying rationale for selecting a particular valuation method. Other valuation techniques, such as forward citation counting, should also be studied to provide private parties, patent valuators and relevant state agencies in Vietnam with more options when facing the need to value a patent.

A turbo engine is used to improve engine volumetric efficiency by using the energy of exhaust gas with a device such as a turbocharger. Recently, it has been attracting attention as a solution for responding to environmental issues such as exhaust gas regulation, and its use is being expanded to gasoline and CNG engines as well as diesel engines. However, as electric and hydrogen vehicles enter the automotive market more rapidly, traditional turbo engines also confront many challenges. In this paper, to examine the current status and prospects of the turbo engine, we analyze the related patents in the turbo engine field applied to patent offices in seven major countries, including Korea, USA, China, Japan, Germany, France, and the European Union Patent Office, and analyze the patent application trend. Using ‘the pie’ system of Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI), family patents were refined, patent application trends were diagnosed, and the technology and market competitiveness of major applicants were compared and analyzed. Even within the turbo engine market, where traditional automakers and turbocharger manufacturer participate, it was possible to examine the dynamic changes in the market through the analysis of technology and market competitiveness. The main companies leading the technology and market aspects and the companies specialized in the technology and market aspects were observed.

An efficient protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPs) has a positive impact on the economy as it can help attract foreign investment and encourage the advancement of science and technology. There has been much discussion among the ASEAN member States in harmonizing their IP systems to encourage registration and utilization of IPRs among them. However, many legal infrastructures should be prepared in each of the ASEAN member countries and at the ASEAN level before the harmonization of the IP system. In the patent area, the harmonization idea requires more effort since there is also a huge difference in technology development among them. This article discusses various strategies in harmonizing the patent system in the ASEAN member states. This author would look into similar regional organizations, such as the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization and the African Intellectual Property Organization to compare their patent systems to those of the ASEAN to promote the utilization of patents in the ASEAN region.