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Using the Patent Analysis to Examine the Future Development Trend of the Life Cycle of Taiwan's Fitness Equipment and Bicycle Industries

Journal: Global Journal of Business and Social Sciences Review (GJBSSR) (Vol.6, No. 1)

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Page : 37-43

Keywords : Patents; M-Trends; Fitness Equipment Industry; Bicycle Industry; Taiwan.;

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Abstract

Objective - This study aims to analyse the current situation of Taiwan's fitness equipment and bicycle industries, to compare their future development. As a result of globalization and the trend of the knowledge economy, patent information can be used to predict the trend of these industries. Methodology/Technique - This study uses M-Trends as a research tool. The scope of the study is the number of patents issued between 1996 and 2015. Findings - The research results show that the technology lifecycle of the fitness equipment and bicycle industries are both mature. Novelty - This study analyzes the life cycle of Taiwan's fitness equipment and bicycle industries through EXCEL, to build a patent figure, and compare the technology life cycle to show Taiwan's fitness equipment and bicycle industries in the technology lifecycle phase. Type of Paper - Empirical.

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