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Water Technology U.S. Patent Landscape Report

Posted by Barry L. Grossman on Posted in Water

Foley’s 2010 Water Technology U.S. Patent Landscape Report Executive Summary highlights key water technology trends from our full review of 584 patents issued in 2009 in the United States among seven different water technology categories:

  • Purification
  • Desalination
  • Metering
  • Irrigation
  • Treatment
  • Groundwater
  • Conservation

Building upon our 2009 analysis, the 2010 Report provides further perspective on primary areas of investment and development as well as possible opportunities for future investment and innovation.

For more information or a copy of the full 2010 Water Technology U.S. Patent Landscape Report, please contact me at bgrossman@foley.com.

2009 Water Technology U.S. Patent Landscape Report

Posted by Barry L. Grossman on Posted in Cleantech; Water

Foley’s 2009 Water Technology U.S. Patent Landscape Report Executive Summary highlights key water technology trends upon a review of 384 patents issued in 2008 in the U.S. among seven different water technology categories: purification, desalinization, metering, irrigation, treatment, conservation, and hydro power. This analysis identifies the innovation that has taken place in water technology and, perhaps just as important, identifies areas where the patent/technology map shows opportunities for future innovation. 

Foley’s Executive Summary can by found here. For more information or a copy of the full Water Technology U.S. Patent Landscape Report, please contact John Lazarus at jlazarus@foley.com or Barry Grossman at bgrossman@foley.com.

The next annual Water Technology U.S. Patent Landscape Report is scheduled for release in September of 2010.