The article evaluates how well tobacco companies manage their patents. They looked at data from 2009 to 2018 and found that overall, these companies have been improving their patent management. The best years were 2017, 2016, and 2013, but there was a drop in 2014. Factors like patent application rate, technology value, and patent market value have a big impact on how well patents are managed. The companies are focusing on centralizing their intellectual property rights and have set up systems to manage patents better. By using data and focusing on innovation, they aim to improve their competitiveness.