In a globalised economy, law firms and IP departments that are leaders in the industry are constantly looking to identify foreign companies actively filing intellectual-property (IP) rights in their jurisdiction as part of their business development strategy.
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 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.
Patent filings in Germany demonstrated strong and stable activity between 2019 and 2023, reinforcing the country’s position as one of the world’s most influential IP jurisdictions. During these five years, Germany saw nearly 600,000 patent filings, submitted by over 800 law firms.
Account-Based Marketing focuses on identifying high-value accounts (or firms/applicants) that can lead to strategic business development outreach.
Patent filings in Germany demonstrated strong and stable activity between 2019 and 2023, reinforcing the country’s position as one of the world’s most influential IP jurisdictions. During these five years, Germany saw nearly 600,000 patent filings, submitted by over 800 law firms.
Patent filings in India have demonstrated steady activity between 2019 and 2023, with a total of 201,234 applications filed by over 250 firms during this period. Notably, the top 25 firms alone accounted for a significant share of these filings, highlighting the dominance of specialized patent prosecution firms within the Indian market.
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.
The United States remains one of the most active and competitive markets for intellectual property protection, with thousands of patents filed annually. This report provides insights into the top 25 patent prosecution firms, trends in patent filings, and international case exchanges.
Account-Based Marketing focuses on identifying high-value accounts (or firms/applicants) that can lead to strategic business development outreach.
