Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2016, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (43): 6507-6513.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2016.43.018

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Research and development of biodegradable magnesium and magnesium alloy stents: an analysis based on patent application information

Yang Jin-hui1, Chen Yan-yan2
  

  1. 1Examining Division for Materials Engineering Inventions,2Examining Division for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Invention, State Intellectual Property Office of China, Beijing 100088, China
  • Received:2016-07-28 Online:2016-10-21 Published:2016-10-21
  • About author:Yang Jin-hui, Examining Division for Materials Engineering Inventions, State Intellectual Property Office of China, Beijing 100088, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Research on patented technology plays a real and important role in the technological development and industrial application.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the current patented technologies concerning biodegradable magnesium and magnesium alloy vascular stents.
METHODS: We searched the patent applications for biodegradable magnesium and magnesium alloy stents in China, and analyzed relevant information in the following aspects: application trend, authorization trend, applicant geographical distribution, distribution of applicant types, sub-sector patented technology, and patented technology of major applicants. Afterwards, recommendations for patent application in this field could be given.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: In China, Chinese applicants occupy a dominant position in the patent applications for biodegradable magnesium and magnesium alloy stents, and hot technologies in various sub-sectors are highlighted. Unfortunately, more patented technologies have not achieved a real breakthrough in the application. 

Key words: Magnesium, Stents, Patents, Tissue Engineering

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