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Technology Strength: Provides an overall assessment of intellectual     property and innovation by considering a portfolio's quality and quantity aspects.

Current Impact Index (CII): Showcases the broader significance of a company's patent     portfolio by examining how influential its patents are across the industry and in specific     product categories. It measures a portfolio's importance as a foundation for other patents and     technologies.

Science Linkage: Reflects the core science referenced in a company's U.S. patents, as     measured by the average number of science literature references listed in the patents. A high     figure indicates the company is closer to cutting-edge research than its competitors.

Technology Cycle Time: Indicates a firm's speed in turning proprietary research and     innovation into intellectual property.

Patent Count: Equals the number of U.S. patents awarded, excluding design and other     special-case inventions.Copyright ©2006 MX