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 EUIPO Trademark Attorney Firms 2021-2025
The EUIPO trademark firms collectively registered 593,448 applications. Spanish firms led with 113,689 applications, followed by Germany and Italy. Notable firms with significant growth include ASTERNERY and INTERMARK.
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.
Related Posts
How IP Law Firms Can Optimise Reciprocity and Build Partnerships That Actually Deliver
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 Trademark Attorney Firms in Great Britain 2021-2025
Between 2021 and 2025, the UK trademark sector underwent remarkable growth and transformation. IP Pilot’s analysis of over 1,000 firms highlights how post‑Brexit activity, digital innovation, and global entrants like IPP Master, Stobbs IP, and HGF are redefining the landscape of brand protection and UK trademark practice.
The Largest Patent Prosecution Firms in Great Britain 2021-2025
The UK remains a pivotal player in global patent prosecution, with its firms serving as trusted partners for both inbound and outbound patent strategy. This report analyzes the top patent law firms operating in Great Britain between 2021 and 2025, uncovers filing trends over time, and explores global case exchange patterns.
