1. The document discusses competitive intelligence (CI) and how patent mapping can provide insights into companies' competitive advantages and innovations. 2. It analyzes patent data from Canadian companies and organizations that received US patents between 2004-2010, finding that Ontario receives the most patents and Waterloo is a major innovation hub. 3. The document examines patent statistics and trends for different sectors and regions in more detail through several figures and tables. It concludes that patent mapping provides a way to assess economic strengths but notes limitations and needs for further investigation.