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Top 50 Firms Leading in EPO Patent Applications 2024
In total, European representatives managed 235,652 EPO patent applications between 2022 and 2024. German agents led with 108,328 filings, followed by UK agents with 102,716 filings, making up 46% and 44% of European patent applications, respectively.
Top Universities for Patent Filings 2019-2023
Data from IP Pilot highlights the top 10 universities in the US based on patent filings and grants between 2019 and 2023. Collectively, these institutions filed 77,944 patent applications worldwide and saw 28,364 of them granted.
Top EUIPO Trademark Attorney Firms 2019-2023
The EUIPO trademark firms collectively registered 423,223 applications. German firms led the filings with 97,321 applications, followed by Spain and Italy. Notable firms with significant growth include ASTERNERY and INTERMARK.
Top Firms for PCT Patent Applications 2023
Chinese firms handled a significant share of PCT applications often in partnership with domestic applicants. Japan and the US trail behind China, with variations in representation by law firms vs. corporate IP departments.
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Top 50 Firms Leading in EPO Patent Applications 2025
The Top 50 EP filer firms globally recorded over 260,000 European Patent applications between 2023 and 2025. German firms led the ranking, with Hoffmann Eitle, Vossius & Partner, and Grünecker dominating the top three.
Top 50 Firms Leading in EPO Patent Applications 2024
In total, European representatives managed 235,652 EPO patent applications between 2022 and 2024. German agents led with 108,328 filings, followed by UK agents with 102,716 filings, making up 46% and 44% of European patent applications, respectively.
Top Universities for Patent Filings 2019-2023
Data from IP Pilot highlights the top 10 universities in the US based on patent filings and grants between 2019 and 2023. Collectively, these institutions filed 77,944 patent applications worldwide and saw 28,364 of them granted.
