Data Analysis

There was a drop in filings and grants at the EPO last year, while Samsung reclaimed title of top filer and medical innovations surged

17 March 2021

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We reveal the 50 law and attorney practices that submitted the most published PCT applications last year, as well as the top US and European based firms

05 March 2021

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Hoffmann Eitle filed more applications on behalf of clients than anyone else last year, followed by Grünecker and Dehns

04 March 2021

LG Chem, Toyota, Samsung SDI and Panasonic lead in the predominant area of lithium-ion, but solid-state is still ripe for disruption

26 February 2021

The purchase of the UK chipmaker will contribute to the monetisation programme’s potential, particularly within circuit technologies

19 February 2021

The supermajors are not creating big IP stockpiles in green energy, which means there could be opportunities for others

13 February 2021

The perennial recipient of the most US grants annually has always been quick to then let them go, but data indicates a hastening trend over recent years

05 February 2021

Political circumstances have weighed the company down, but its IP is a constant reminder of its presence and innovative strength

29 January 2021

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Data shows that Oblon retained the number one spot but has lost some steam, while Fish & Richardson made big gains

22 January 2021

The data shows that IBM retained its perennial number one slot, while there were fewer Japanese recipients and more patents issued to Chinese businesses

15 January 2021