Usually, the information contained in a patent application will not be made public anywhere else. One of the reasons why most jurisdictions adopt the patent system is to require inventors to disclose how to implement the invention. Therefore, publicity is possible. Although it should be noted that these disclosures are directed to those skilled in the art of the present invention and may not be easily understood by those skilled in the art. ..
Looking at patent applications related to your industry can help you find product changes and new technologies. It can also help you avoid repeating the research and development process that others have already completed. In many cases, it can also let you know where you can propose and protect the improvement of products or technologies by finding the aspects that many patent applications in your industry don't pay attention to.
Patent information can also let you know the development trend of competitors. Although patent applications are usually published 18 months after submission, it does give you an idea of what competitors will consider when submitting applications.