A Modified SWOT analysis of Successful Green Patent Development in China

Jinqian WU, Chong REN

Abstract


China has witnessed a significant development of clean technology in recent years since the UN climate change conference in 2009. The green patent, as a way of addressing environmental issue, has been deemed to be one first attempt. However, compare to most developed countries, there are many obstacles and barriers for it to improve and develop successfully in China. By conducting a modified SWOT analysis, this research aims to help catch up the status quo of the green patent based on the particular context of the renewable energy sector in China. Data supporting the analysis is derive from multiple ways including governmental reports, green patent related laws, literature reviews, and patent analyses. The study opens a window through which both government and academic fields are involved can perceive the internal and external conditions of the green patent in China. The five critical strategies, which are presented based on SWOTs identified, could be used for China to shape its future green patent improvement at the strategic level.


Keywords


Green patent; Modified SWOT analysis; Policy recommendations

Full Text:

PDF

References


WIPO. (2014). World intellectual property indicator. Economics & Statistics Series. [Online] Available: http://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/wipo_pub_941_2014.pdf.

Sehej Buttar. (2011). Green Patenting: Greener Future? An Economics and Social Perspective. [Online] Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1958813.

Lv Y, Wang W.Q, Xu Q.R. (1994). Green technological innovation -- the opportunity and challenge for the development of enterprises in twenty first Century. Science Management Research, 6, 10-14.

Mu Y.H. (2007). Green patent: Promoting innovation for environment by patent system. Portland: Oregon, 6, 2491-2497.

Chen Q.D, Yu X. (2009). Design of “green patent” system. China Science and Technology Forum, 3, 106-114.

Eric L. (2012). Building the global green patent highway: A proposal for international harmonization of green technology fast track programs. Berkeley Tech L.J. 27, 1119-1169.

Liu X.F, Chen Q.Q. (2012). Research on the legal regulation and control mechanism of green patent in China. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 16, 96-101.

Danny Grajales, Peterz and Switzer. (2012). The green patent as a way of addressing environmental issues. Food, Climate Change and Intellectual Property: Defining the Issue. 2, 1-10.

SCIO. (2015). Opinions on accelerating the promotion of ecological civilization. [Online] Available: http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/xwbfbh/yg/2/Document/1436286/1436286.htm.

Chu M, Xu S.Q. (2012). Exploration, practice and re-innovation of green patent system. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 12, 95-97.

Xiao X. (2009). Research on legal issues of green patent examination. Journal of South China University of Technology (Social Science Edition), 1, 40-45.

Hu Y.Y. (2014). On the Construction of the Global Green Patent Prosecution Highway. Journal of Intellectual, 7, 202-207.

Jackson, Dutton. (1988). Discerning threats and opportunities. Administrative Science Quarterly, 33, 370-387.

Furkan Dincer. (2011). Overview of the photovoltaic technology status and perspective in Turkey. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15, 3768-3779.

Zhao X.G, Kang J.L, Lan B. (2013). Focus on the development of shale gas in China. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 21, 603-613.

Huang L.C, Wang K.K, Wu F.F, Lou Y, Miao H, and Xu Y.M. (2012). Analysis of Information Technology Industry in Beijing, China Using Patent Data, ICCSA 2012 Part1. 5, 447-461.

United Nations. (1992). Framework Convention on Climate change. [Online] Available: http://unfccc.int/files/essential_background/convention/background/application/pdf/convention_text_with_annexes_english_for_posting.pdf.

The Pew Charitable Trusts. Who’s winning the clean energy race? 2013 edition. [Online] Available: http://www.pewtrusts.org/~/media/Assets/2014/04/01/clenwhoswinningthecleanenergyrace2013pdf.pdf.

The Pew Charitable Trusts. Who’s winning the clean energy race? 2012 edition. [Online] Available:

http://www.pewtrusts.org/~/media/legacy/uploadedfiles/peg/publications/report/FINALforwebWhoIsWinningTheCleanEnergyRaceREPORT2012pdf.pdf

The Pew Charitable Trusts. Who’s winning the clean energy race? 2011 edition. [Online] Available:

http://www.pewtrusts.org/~/media/legacy/uploadedfiles/peg/publications/report/FINALforwebWhoIsWinningTheCleanEnergyRaceREPORT2012pdf.pdf

The Pew Charitable Trusts. Who’s winning the clean energy race? 2010 edition. [Online] Available:

http://www.pewtrusts.org/~/media/legacy/uploadedfiles/peg/publications/report/G20ReportLOWResFINALpdf.pdf

Du Y.F. (2011). China state power and the United States signed a total investment of UPC wind power cooperation agreement over 10 billion Yuan. [Online] Available: http://energy.people.com.cn/GB/13768120.html.

UNFCCC. (2011). Annual report of the EB to the CMP (FCCC/KP/CMP/2011/13). [Online] Available: http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/2011/cmp7/eng/03p01.pdf.

WIPO.IPC Green Inventory. [Online] Available: http://www.wipo.int/classifications/ipc/en/est/ 2010-09-16.

CGDC. (2011). Framework agreement on strategic cooperation in the field of wind power between CGDC and UPC. [Online] Available: http://www.cgdc.com.cn/mtbd/1150749.jhtml.

Kate Nuehring. (2011). Our Generation’s Sputnik Moment: Comparing the United States’ Green Technology Pilot Program to Green Patent Programs Abroad. Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property, 8, 609-628.

SIPO. (2012). Monthly Statistics Report of SIPO work and comprehensive management. [Online] Available: http://www.sipo.gov.cn/ghfzs/zltj/tjyb/2012/201310/P020131025679561802299.pdf.

UNEP, EPO and ICTSD, (2010). Patent and Clean Energy: Bridging the Gap between Evidence and Policy, final Report.

Cleantech Group. (2014). Clean Energy Patent Growth Index. [Online] Available: http://cepgi.typepad.com/files/cepgi-2014-year-in-review-h0240339xd16fb.pdf.

Cleantech Group. (2013). Clean Energy Patent Growth Index. [Online] Available:http://cepgi.typepad.com/files/cepgi-2013-year-end-wrap-up.pdf.

Cleantech Group. (2012). Clean Energy Patent Growth Index. [Online] Available:http://cepgi.typepad.com/files/cepgi-4th-quarter-2012.pdf

Cleantech Group. (2012). The Global Cleantech Innovation Index 2012. [Online] Available: http://info.cleantech.com/2012InnovationIndex.html.

Cleantech Group. (2014). The Global Cleantech Innovation Index 2014. [Online] Available: http://info.cleantech.com/CleantechIndex2014.html.




DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/7568

DOI (PDF): http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/%25x

Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.


Copyright (c) 2015 Frontiers of Legal Research



Share us to:   

Reminder

  • We are currently accepting submissions via email only. 

  • The registration and online submission functions have been disabled.

  •  Please send your manuscripts to flr@cscanada.net，or  flr@cscanada.org  for consideration.

  •  We look forward to receiving your work.

 Articles published in Frontiers of Legal Research are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY).

Frontiers of Legal Research Editorial office  

Address: 1055 Rue Lucien-L'Allier, Unit #772, Montreal, QC H3G 3C4, Canada.
Telephone: 1-514-558 6138 
E-mail: flr@cscanada.net; flr@cscanada.org; office@cscanada.net

Copyright © Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture