Sign Up
OverviewAPI
The European Patent Office witnessed a 2.9% rise in patent applications in 2023, reaching 199,275 filings. Germany led among European states with 24,966 applications despite a slight increase. The US, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea stood out as top countries for patent filings. The Unitary Patent system's launch in 2023 resulted in high acceptance rates, offering cost-effective patent protection across 17 EU nations.

Ask a question