“Successful patent” competition as an assessment framework for identifying the nation’s technology leaders

The “Successful Patent” competition, organized by the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent), aims to identify inventions that have demonstrated a tangible economic effect and serves to pinpoint the nation’s technology leaders. The relevance of this study is justified by the need to evaluate the competition’s efficacy as a tool for stimulating innovation activity and patent commercialization across various economic sectors. This study analyzes data on patents submitted by competition participants, including the breakdown of winners by industry, type of organization (large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and educational institutions), and geographical distribution. A comparative assessment was conducted, juxtaposing competition outcomes with other indicators of innovation activity, such as the number of patent applications and economic impact. The findings reveal that the winners and participants represent a diverse range of economic sectors and organization types, with small and medium-sized businesses making a significant contribution. The competition not only facilitates the recognition of technology leaders but also enhances the commercial appeal of their innovations, thereby stimulating investment and the development of new technologies. The study identifies the competition’s strengths, including the transparency of its expert assessment and its focus on economic impact, while also outlining its limitations, such as the limited representation of certain industries and regions. We conclude that the “Successful Patent” competition is an effective instrument for identifying technology leaders; however, it requires further refinement in terms of expanding evaluation criteria and strengthening post-competition support for winners. The research results provide a foundation for recommendations to improve the competition’s procedures and enhance its impact on the nation’s innovative development.

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