Patent Special Reports
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.
Global IPC Distribution by Jurisdiction 2015-2025: Concentration Patterns and Regional Specialization
IPC classifications reveal where innovation — and legal demand — is most concentrated. Drawing on IP Pilot data across 20+ jurisdictions from 2015 to 2025, this report maps cross-jurisdictional patenting patterns across life sciences, ICT, semiconductors, and manufacturing, offering law firms actionable insight for business development and jurisdictional strategy.
Global Patent Reciprocity: Insights into International Patent Exchange
The IP Pilot's report examines global patterns of patent reciprocity and cross-border collaboration. It provides insights into how international firms exchange cases, build strategic partnerships, and contribute to a more connected global innovation landscape across major IP jurisdictions.
First-Time Patent Filers Worldwide: Find Tomorrow’s Clients Today
From 2020 to 2025, nearly half of all patent applicants were first-time filers, signaling a major shift in global innovation. Emerging markets like India, Brazil, and Turkey are fueling new growth, while established economies refine mature portfolios. This report reveals where new innovators are filing and how IP Pilot’s data helps law firms connect with them first.
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Discover how IP law firms can use real exchange and reciprocity data to identify imbalanced partnerships, target the right decision makers, and build an international referral network that consistently delivers results.
The Largest Patent Prosecution Firms in Spain 2019-2023
Spain continues to be a vital bridge between European and Latin American markets and a strategic region for patent protection in the EU. Close to 35,000 patents were published in Spain between 2019 and 2023, with a staggering 77% of these handled by the top 25 firms.
The Largest Patent Prosecution Firms in Singapore 2019-2023
The 2019-2023 data on Singapore’s top patent prosecution firms reveals a market defined by high foreign filing activity and cross-border collaboration. Most firms operating in the country are deeply integrated into multinational IP networks, either through mergers or long-standing global affiliations.
