This joint study by the EPO and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) analyses the contribution of IPR-intensive sectors to the EU economy.
Fourth edition (October 2022)
It covers all major IP rights (patents, trade marks, designs, copyright, geographical indications and plant varieties), identifies which industries make above-average use of them and quantifies the contribution of these IPR-intensive industries to major macro-economic variables (employment, GDP, wages and trade) from across the EU as well as from Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and the UK. The study provides comprehensive and robust data, as well as a solid evidence base for policymakers.