World Intellectual Property Report
The World Intellectual Property Report, published every two years, offers fresh insights into the role of innovation in market economies and, in doing so, fosters evidence-based policy-making.
Each edition focuses on specific trends in an area of intellectual property (IP).
What is the direction of innovation? As the world looks to rebuild from the pandemic, innovation has a crucial role to play in opening up new growth possibilities and creating much needed solutions to the common challenges we face. Decisions on innovation may be complex, but, as this report highlights, it is vital that they are understood.
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Explore our interactive maps to understand the geography of innovation
November 13, 2019
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Release of the World Intellectual Property Report 2019
November 12, 2019
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Previous editions
2019 – The Geography of Innovation: Local Hotspots, Global Networks
Relying on millions of patent and scientific publication records, the World Intellectual Property Report 2019 documents how the geography of innovation has evolved over the past few decades.
2017 – Intangible Capital in Global Value Chains
The WIPR 2017 examined the crucial role of intangibles such as technology, design and branding in international manufacturing.
