Abstract
Blockchain technology is currently in a phase of rapid development and plays a crucial role in shaping the overall competitive landscape between China and the United States. Patents, as representations of key technologies and the cornerstone of industrial development, serve as an effective lens through which to assess the state of technological competition and to discern the differences in the development of blockchain industries between China and the United States. This provides valuable policy insights for the advancement of China's blockchain industry.
Based on Derwent patent data, this study employs patent analysis and social network analysis, combined with the "New Diamond Model," to conduct an in-depth exploration. The research finds that China holds a competitive advantage in areas such as government support, opportunity conditions, demand conditions, and knowledge absorption capacity. Conversely, the United States demonstrates a more pronounced advantage in production factors, industrial support, corporate strategy structures, and innovation capabilities.
Accordingly, the study offers policy recommendations at three levels:
Government Level: Continue to maintain advantages in government management and public services.
Industry Level: Focus on enhancing the quality of blockchain patents.
Enterprise Level: Improve international cooperation capabilities and strengthen the application of blockchain in serving the real economy.
Keywords
Blockchain; Patent Information; Technological Competition; China-U.S. Comparison
Authors
Liu Xing, Ph.D. Candidate, Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property, Tongji University
Shan Xiaoguang, Professor, Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property, Tongji University
Jiang Nan, Associate Professor, Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property, Tongji University
Source: Science & Technology Progress and Policy, No. 18, 2020
Disclaimer: This site is a non-profit platform. The reprinting of this article is solely for academic research purposes. For any rights-related issues, please contact us directly.
