Analysis of patent trends and innovations in major varieties of Chinese medicinal materials

ZHANG Jing-yue; WEI Xi; HE Wen-jing; LI Wen

doi:10.20251/j.cnki.1003-3734.2025.10.001

Abstract：Based on the Innojoy patent database platform,this study conducts a comprehensive search and statistical analysis of patents related to major varieties of Chinese medicinal materials across 130 global patent agencies.The analysis included various aspects,such as geographic distribution,technical subject matter,applicants,and patent value.Analysis shows that the global research on major varieties of Chinese medicinal materials has shown a generally stable trend over the past five years.Patent applications are mainly concentrated in China,the United States,South Korea and Japan,among which the United States has the largest number of high-value patents and the strongest overall strength.In recent years,the number of patents applied by Chinese enterprises has surpassed that of countries such as the United States.The application trend remains relatively stable,and the distribution of applicants is quite concentrated.However,the number of high-value patents is still lacking,and the overall strength is relatively weak.Therefore,it is suggested that relevant enterprises and research and development organizations in the traditional Chinese medicine industry draw inspiration from the patent application strategies employed in U.S.By continuously improving the technological strength and competitiveness of the traditional Chinese medicine large variety industry,they can further promote in-depth development of research in major varieties of Chinese medicinal materials.This can be achieved through strengthening innovative research and development fforts,as well as improving the quality and value of patent applications related to traditional Chinese medicine.