FU He-long, WANG Zhong-ming, MA Wen-jun, et al. Global Patent Analysis of Wood-Plastic Composites[J]. China Wood Industry, 2019,33(2):39-43. DOI: 10.19455/j.mcgy.20190209.
Global patent literatures of wood-plastic composites were collected. Global trend, regional characteristics, applicants’ and inventors’ status, and key technologies in these patents were analyzed with quantitative analysis, qualitative investigation and expert consultation, in order to reveal development trend of wood-plastic composites industry. Patenting activities between China and the other countries were compared. Suggestions on technology innovation and patent strategy in this field were provided for reference of future research and development.