Technology Landscaping And Patent Analysis

Client:

Our client, Pidilite Industries is a global leader in the polyurethane dispersion market. They manufacture products across verticals such as food and fabric care, art materials and stationery, car products, adhesives & sealants and speciality industrial products like adhesives, pigments, textile resins, leather chemicals, and construction chemicals.

Aim:

The aim of the study was to identify key innovations in the global polyurethane dispersion market.

Subsequently, each team was assigned a specific role within the project viz

• The IP team screened ongoing research and examined existing patents and patent applications relevant to application of polyurethane dispersion in sealants and coatings for intended substrates as mentioned in the mandate.
• The Technology Analysis team evaluated novel technologies & sustainable solutions of Pidilite’s interests which are under development, ready to market and already commercialized.
• The Project Co-ordinators from over 16 centers were engaged with SkyQuest’s network & other potential sources in the ecosystem.

A Snapshot of Our Work:

1. Technology Landscaping

• We targeted the polyurethane dispersion ecosystem at a macro and a micro level with a focus on adhesives, sealants coatings for wood, foil lamination and textiles (including leather) to provide Pidilitewith the comprehensive understanding of the market.
• Developed technology curve for the global polyurethane dispersion market.
• Mapped 200+ innovative technologies in the global polyurethane dispersion market.
• Identified and Mapped 450+ leading manufacturers and their product portfolio in the global polyurethane dispersion market.
• Identified and mapped the R&D focused activities of key industry players.
• Identified business segment evolution.
• Identified current and future trends in the global polyurethane dispersion market.
• Mapped industry activity such as Fund Securing, Joint Ventures, Buyouts, Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Mapped 20+ major product launches in the global polyurethane dispersion market.

2. Patent Analysis

Based on extensive literature search, the SkyQuest team:

• Identified breakthrough patents globally in a polyurethane dispersion market.
• Mapped 200+ patents filed by key players in the industry.
• Captured key trends in the patent filing.
• Developed a comprehensive database of patent filed annually (2004-2014), IPC classification filings, Application filings per assignee (2004-2014).
• Mapped key transactions in the patenting activity.

Impact & Outcome:

An in-depth study was developed which provided Pidilite Industries with an accurate picture of the current and future technologies in the polyurethane dispersion market. By identifying innovative technologies with future potential, we were able to provide strategic recommendations that helped Pidilite Industries to improve and achieve its future goals.

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