2009 Cleantech Energy Patent Landscape Report

30 June 2009

Foley’s 2009 Cleantech Energy Patent Landscape Report Executive Summary highlights key findings from a review of nearly 600 granted U.S. patents specific to clean energy production, efficiency, and conservation technologies within nine focal categories:

Solar
Wind
Hydro
Geothermal
Biomass

Nuclear
Hybrid vehicles
Batteries for vehicles
Fuel cells for vehicles

This analysis offers insight on regional cleantech activity, the specific technologies for which patent protection is being granted and who is obtaining these patents, focal points for venture capital investments, areas of patentable white space, and potential licensing availability for corporate entities.

Foley’s Executive Summary can be found by clicking “View PDF” below. For a copy of our full 2009 Cleantech Energy Patent Landscape Report, please contact John Lazarus at [email protected].

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