Factors to evaluate a patent in addition to citations

摘要: The emergence of patent citations as a tool for estimation has been subjected to equally vocal champions and critics. In additional citation, this article aims contribute other factors, including court decisions, claim language, extension cases, family portfolio, which should be deliberated during evaluation. It introduces the subject-matter by discussing specialties peculiarities these proposed factors. Furthermore, comparisons between factors are presented illustrating several well-known patents. results reveal that an adverse conclusion might drawn if is estimated only based on citations. supports Meyer’s study “the general nature common framework both scientific would severely limit its usefulness.” Therefore, those discussed in great asset However, it illustrates their impact using couple Future research needed investigate more detailed manner.