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Method for determining the post-launch performance of a product on a market

US7577578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2001
Grant dateAug 18, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0202
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for determining the post-launch performance of a product on a market is provided. The method involves storing, in a database, collected data related to at least one key success factor associated with at least the market performance which is related to said product; storing, in a database, collected data related to unmet needs on said market; storing, in a database, collected data related to the propensity of a decision-maker to choose said product; and using a computer to calculate the future market share of said product based on said collected data, thereby determining said post-launch performance on said market. The method allows improved forecasting of the future performance of a product on a market and provides improved understanding, benchmarking, forecasting and strategic decision-making as regards the future sales of the product in question.

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