PATENT SEARCH METHODOLOGY IN PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/spectrum/2025-3-13Keywords:
patent search, physical culture and sports, IPC, sports technology, biomechanics, eco-friendly materials, smart footwearAbstract
In recent years, the scientific community has increasingly developed: interdisciplinary methodologies for patent search; classification and verification algorithms (including NLP tools for processing patent abstracts); and a focus on ecological and biomechanical innovations (e.g., patents on “biodegradable materials” and “motion analysis”).Purpose. To substantiate and develop a unified methodology for patent search in the field of physical culture and sports, taking into account the growing importance of interdisciplinary innovations that span biomechanics, ecological materials science, and smart technologies.Materials and Methods. A comprehensive analysis of patent documents was conducted using WIPO, Espacenet, and USPTO databases. The study involved classification filtering by IPC codes (A63B, B29C, A61B, G06F), as well as query modeling using Boolean operators, keywords, and thematic clusters. The methodology was empirically tested on patent samples related to biomechanical motion control and eco-friendly footwear with embedded sensors.Results. An algorithm for building search queries was proposed, integrating semantic and classification-based approaches, and adapted to specific subfields of sports science. Typical IPC code combinations, examples of innovative solutions, and potential directions for patent activity in Ukraine were identified. The proposed methodology significantly advances existing approaches to patent search in the sports domain by providing: systematic integration of keywords and IPC codes; adaptive compatibility with major patent databases (WIPO, Espacenet, USPTO); applicability to postgraduate and applied research; and accuracy validation through manual and automated verification tools.Conclusions. The developed methodology improves the quality of patent monitoring in the field of sports, enables the identification of emerging technical trends, and supports educational curricula, scientific research, and innovation practices.
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