1. The document analyzes 3M's US patent portfolio compared to seven competitors using topic modeling, clustering, and network analysis of about 33,000 patents. 2. It finds that 3M has a competitive advantage in synthetic materials and chemistry patents, which make up 75% of 3M's portfolio. These patents exhibit strong connections or "cross-pollination" in topics. 3. In contrast, 3M has a competitive disadvantage in electrical and data/processing patents, which are disconnected from the rest of 3M's portfolio and dominated by competitors like GE, Honeywell, and Siemens. The analysis will inform recommendations to improve 3M's innovation strategy.