Talk:Patent analysis

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Requesting an edit

The first section of this page contains the following sentence: "There has also been an increase in open-source software and tools being used for patent analytics, as well as the use of techniques, such as machine learning, for different tasks." I propose a revised sentence which would mention also the increase in datasets (such as the one mentionned in reference). What do you think? (Open for better formulations)

There has also been an increase in open-source software, tools and datasets (such as: ) being used for patent analytics, as well as the use of techniques, such as machine learning, for different tasks. AM13prime (talk) 15:41, 2 August 2023 (UTC)

Reply 2-AUG-2023

  Clarification requested  

1. Please indicate the reasons for making these changes. In the past, additions made by yourself to various articles have been reverted, while requests to add information have been declined. Many of these requests and additions were not accompanied by clear reasoning for their inclusion. Please state specifically, what is it about datasets, which warrants their inclusion in the article.
2. When ready to proceed with the requested information, kindly change the {{Edit COI}} template's answer parameter to read from |ans=y to |ans=n. Please note that prior text entered in the Edit request proposal should not be retro-actively altered. Instead, a new reply post supplying the needed information should be posted below this review. The original {{Edit COI}} template may then be altered. Regards,  Spintendo  18:57, 2 August 2023 (UTC)

@Spintendo Thank you for your inquiry. The proposed addition of datasets to the sentence is rooted in the growing significance of empirical data in patent analytics and related fields. The inclusion of datasets, such as the one highlighted in reference, plays a pivotal role in advancing patent analysis methodologies and enhancing the accuracy of results.

As indicated in the paper's abstract, the mentioned dataset offers geographic coordinates for inventor and applicant locations across a substantial collection of patent documents spanning more than three decades. This enriched dataset enables researchers and analysts to explore patenting trends at a highly granular geographical level, thereby shedding light on innovation patterns that might otherwise remain obscured. By including such datasets, we open avenues to overcome biases that might arise from focusing solely on established patent offices, allowing for a more comprehensive assessment of patenting activities.

Given these insights, the proposed addition of datasets aligns seamlessly with the existing sentence. The integration of open-source software, tools, and datasets contributes to a holistic approach in harnessing machine learning techniques for patent analytics, empowering researchers and analysts to make more informed and accurate observations about patent-related phenomena.

Regarding your point 2. I am not sure I fully understood. I added |ans=n parameter in my initial edit request, I hope that it is what I was supposed to do.

Best regards, AM13prime (talk) 09:39, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

@AM13prime Thank you for your reply. Just to clarify about point 2, I was asking for you to change the answer parameter so as to notify editors when your answer was ready to be read, which you did, thank you for that.  Spintendo  13:54, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

 ImplementedThe entire article is similar to a freeway median with drivers throwing out their windows whatever they like -- where anyone discussing patent analyses in one journal article are essentially undifferentiated from the others. What's one more I guess. If anyone objects, please revert as you please. Regards,  Spintendo  19:19, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

The article needs to be cleaned up and improved, I agree. I have just identified some issues by adding tags. Edcolins (talk) 07:13, 17 September 2023 (UTC)

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