Comparison of micro auto patents between China an foreign company based on Patent Map

In knowledge economy era, enterprise attaches great importance to patent, an important weapon which can enhance the core competitiveness. Based on Patent Map Technology, this paper, taking major China and foreign auto companies which have micro-auto products into account, compares their patents, especially their invention patents, comes to conclusions that whatever in quality or in quantity of patents, multinational auto company owns much more present and in future, they pay more attention to new energy vehicles technology and electronic control technology which domestic company focuses on engine, body and its ancillary systems technology. The conclusions will help domestic enterprises fully grasp these patent information and formulate proper R&D strategy.