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Panasonic Enhances Patent Research Support with New Features

In a significant move aimed at enhancing corporate IP strategies, Panasonic has recently updated its flagship patent research support service, PatentSQUARE. This new version introduces advanced analytics capabilities through the Intellectual Property Business Intelligence (IP BI) dashboard, enabling users to analyze foreign patent literature and thus facilitating global patent research and analysis.

Overview of the IP BI Dashboard Functionality

The strengthened IP BI dashboard is designed to visually represent and analyze patent information from both domestic and international sources. From July 2025, users will be able to seamlessly conduct searches and analyses, transforming how they leverage intellectual property information in their business and technology strategies. This upgrade allows corporations to tap into global technology trends and competitors' research and development directions, which are crucial for strategic decision-making related to their IP landscape.

Addressing Corporate Challenges in Intellectual Property

As competition intensifies and business environments become more complex, companies are shifting from a defensive to a more proactive stance towards intellectual property. However, implementing IP strategies effectively, including analyzing foreign patent documents, often requires specialized expertise and comes at a high cost. Panasonic's response to this challenge was the addition of foreign literature analysis features in the IP BI dashboard, addressing user demand for a comprehensive analysis that includes both domestic and international players. This enhancement will promote collaboration between IP strategies and broader business strategies, aiding companies in scouting promising new areas and conducting competitive analyses.

Key Features of the IP BI Dashboard

1. Templates for Purpose-Specific Analysis: The dashboard now offers various templates to analyze foreign patents, simplifying the identification of key areas for patent applications and making it easier to visualize patent information. Users can shift focus to different targets effortlessly, avoiding time-consuming data collection processes.

2. Effortless Data Handling: Users can switch the aggregation units easily—from application units to family units for analysis—making the workflow smoother and more efficient.

3. One-Stop Analysis for Global Literature: The integrated service can analyze up to one million records without needing to rely on other tools, thus allowing for a comprehensive survey from a global perspective. This interface also supports interactive analysis, enabling users to drill down or up on data conveniently.

Moving forward, Panasonic is committed to enhancing the utility of patents for its clients by integrating AI and ICT technologies into its service developments and improvements.

Upcoming Exhibition and Introduction of PatentSQUARE

Panasonic will showcase the enhanced PatentSQUARE, including the new IP BI dashboard at the "2025 Intellectual Property and Information Fair & Conference" from September 10 to 12, 2025. The conference will take place at Tokyo Big Sight (West Hall 3 & 4). Visitors to booth W3-59 will gain insights into how this upgraded service can optimize their intellectual property management strategies.

About PatentSQUARE

PatentSQUARE is Panasonic's patent research support tool that has been developed and refined over 30 years to systematize the company's patent research expertise. This service is designed not only for professionals in IP but also for engineers and developers who may lack specialized research knowledge. Since its introduction in 1992, PatentSQUARE has continued to evolve based on feedback from IP specialists and research developers, achieving high market share among the top 100 patent-registered companies across various industries, including machinery, precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and information communications.

Conclusion

As Panasonic continues to innovate and enhance its offerings in the patent space, its investment in services like PatentSQUARE reflects a broader commitment to empowering businesses in the evolving landscape of intellectual property. By combining technological advancements with deep industry insights, Panasonic aims to free professionals from the burdens of manual research and unlock their potential for greater strategic decision-making in IP management.