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Top 50 Firms Leading in EPO Patent Applications 2023
In total, European representatives managed 168,127 EPO patent applications. German agents led with 76,695 filings, followed by UK agents with 48,636 filings, making up 46% and 29% of European patent applications, respectively.
The Largest Patent Prosecution Firms in India
Between 2018 and 2022, 250 firms representing 187,827 applications. The 25 largest associates, including De Penning & De Penning, Remfry & Sagar, & K&S Partners, alone prosecuted 83% of the total volume (156,118 applications).
The Largest Patent Prosecution Firms in the US
Between 2018-2022, patent prosecution firms in the US handled roughly 2,507,377 patent applications. FISH & RICHARDSON, SUGHRUE MION, and OBLON took the leading positions and represented more than 5,500 patent applications per year. [...]
The Largest Patent Prosecution Firms in Germany
The largest three – HOFFMANN EITLE (24,643 patent filings), GRÜNECKER (23,527 patent filings), and BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT (16,673 paten filings) represented more than 15,000 patent applications over the considered time frame.
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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.
Top 50 Firms Leading in EPO Patent Applications 2023
In total, European representatives managed 168,127 EPO patent applications. German agents led with 76,695 filings, followed by UK agents with 48,636 filings, making up 46% and 29% of European patent applications, respectively.
