BASF and Dow announce support for new patent asset index

摘要

BASF SE and The Dow Chemical Company, the world's two largest chemical companies, jointly announced their support for the Patent Asset Index, a new methodology that measures research and development (R&D) effectiveness, innovation strength and how these factors lead to sustained competitive advantage. Findings based on 2008 results rank BASF first in the overall Patent Asset Index. Dow ranks first in a critical measurement of the Patent Asset Index -Competitive Impact~(TM). These results show that BASF and Dow are among the most innovative companies in the global chemical industry.