Foley’s 2010 Water Technology U.S. Patent Landscape Report Executive Summary highlights key water technology trends from our full review of 584 patents issued in 2009 in the United States among seven different water technology categories:
- Purification
- Desalination
- Metering
- Irrigation
- Treatment
- Groundwater
- Conservation
Building upon our 2009 analysis, the 2010 Report provides further perspective on primary areas of investment and development as well as possible opportunities for future investment and innovation.
Foley’s Executive Summary can by found by clicking “View PDF” below. For more information or a copy of the full 2010 Water Technology U.S. Patent Landscape Report, please contact Barry Grossman at [email protected].
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