About Intellectual Property IP Training IP Outreach IP for… IP and... IP in... Patent & Technology Information Trademark Information Industrial Design Information Geographical Indication Information Plant Variety Information (UPOV) IP Laws, Treaties & Judgements IP Resources IP Reports Patent Protection Trademark Protection Industrial Design Protection Geographical Indication Protection Plant Variety Protection (UPOV) IP Dispute Resolution IP Office Business Solutions Paying for IP Services Negotiation & Decision-Making Development Cooperation Innovation Support Public-Private Partnerships The Organization Working with WIPO Accountability Patents Trademarks Industrial Designs Geographical Indications Copyright Trade Secrets WIPO Academy Workshops & Seminars World IP Day WIPO Magazine Raising Awareness Case Studies & Success Stories IP News WIPO Awards Business Universities Indigenous Peoples Judiciaries Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions Economics Gender Equality Global Health Climate Change Competition Policy Sustainable Development Goals Enforcement Frontier Technologies Mobile Applications Sports Tourism PATENTSCOPE Patent Analytics International Patent Classification ARDI – Research for Innovation ASPI – Specialized Patent Information Global Brand Database Madrid Monitor Article 6ter Express Database Nice Classification Vienna Classification Global Design Database International Designs Bulletin Hague Express Database Locarno Classification Lisbon Express Database Global Brand Database for GIs PLUTO Plant Variety Database GENIE Database WIPO-Administered Treaties WIPO Lex - IP Laws, Treaties & Judgments WIPO Standards IP Statistics WIPO Pearl (Terminology) WIPO Publications Country IP Profiles WIPO Knowledge Center WIPO Technology Trends Global Innovation Index World Intellectual Property Report PCT – The International Patent System ePCT Budapest – The International Microorganism Deposit System Madrid – The International Trademark System eMadrid Article 6ter (armorial bearings, flags, state emblems) Hague – The International Design System eHague Lisbon – The International System of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications eLisbon UPOV PRISMA Mediation Arbitration Expert Determination Domain Name Disputes Centralized Access to Search and Examination (CASE) Digital Access Service (DAS) WIPO Pay Current Account at WIPO WIPO Assemblies Standing Committees Calendar of Meetings WIPO Official Documents Development Agenda Technical Assistance IP Training Institutions COVID-19 Support National IP Strategies Policy & Legislative Advice Cooperation Hub Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISC) Technology Transfer Inventor Assistance Program WIPO GREEN WIPO's Pat-INFORMED Accessible Books Consortium WIPO for Creators WIPO ALERT Member States Observers Director General Activities by Unit External Offices Job Vacancies Procurement Results & Budget Financial Reporting Oversight

WIPO Technology Trends

WIPO/PUB/1055/2025/SPACE/EN

WIPO Technology Trends Technical Annex: The Future of Transportation in Space

Author(s): World Intellectual Property Organization; Publication year: 2025

This technical annex to the WIPO Technology Trends Report on the Future of Transportation presents a detailed analysis of global patenting trends that highlight the latest technological developments within the space industry. Tailored for policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and innovators, it is designed as a strategic resource for understanding the trends shaping space transportation, examining the intersection of innovation, policy and market demand.

WIPO/PUB/1055/2025/AIR/EN

WIPO Technology Trends Technical Annex: The Future of Transportation in the Air

Author(s): World Intellectual Property Organization; Publication year: 2025

By examining extensive patent data, this technical annex to the WIPO Technology Trends Report on the Future of Transportation uncovers insights into the innovations transforming air transport and explores emerging technologies in the area. Designed as a comprehensive resource for industry stakeholders, policymakers, researchers and innovators, it offers valuable foresight into the future of aviation technology and its potential to meet demands for efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability in global air travel.

WIPO/PUB/1055/2025/LAND/EN

WIPO Technology Trends Technical Annex: The Future of Transportation on Land

Author(s): World Intellectual Property Organization; Publication year: 2025

This technical annex to the WIPO Technology Trends Report on the Future of Transportation offers a deep-dive analysis of global patenting and emerging trends in land transportation affording comprehensive insights into innovations shaping the future of road and rail transport systems. It serves as a valuable resource for those stakeholders – including policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and innovators – seeking to understand the trajectory of technological advancements and their implications for the future of land transportation.

WIPO/PUB/1055/2025/SEA/EN

WIPO Technology Trends Technical Annex: The Future of Transportation on the Sea

Author(s): World Intellectual Property Organization; Publication year: 2025

Through an examination of patent data, this technical annex to the WIPO Technology Trends Report on the Future of Transportation provides insights into innovations across a range of maritime technologies, and studies cutting-edge developments. Aimed at industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and innovators, this annex is designed to be a strategic resource for understanding the future of sea transportation and its critical role in global trade and sustainability initiatives.

WIPO/PUB/1055/2025/EN

WIPO Technology Trends: Future of Transportation

Author(s): World Intellectual Property Organization; Publication year: 2025

The WIPO Technology Trends report on the Future of Transportation dives into the transformative changes reshaping the transportation sector. The report, based on patent data and scientific literature data complemented by business information, policy, regulation and standards data looks at transportation technologies and trends across land, sea, air and space. It identifies four primary technology trend clusters: Sustainable Propulsion, Automation and Circularity, Communication and Security, and Human-Machine Interface technologies – representing the critical areas of innovation crucial to the future of transportation. The report also considers the current and future applications of technologies in the transportation sector.

WIPO/PUB/1055/2025/EXEC-SUMMARY EN

WIPO Technology Trends: Future of Transportation
Executive summary

Publication year: 2025

The WIPO Technology Trends report on the Future of Transportation focuses on the sustainability and digitalization of the transport sector. It highlights key innovations across Sustainable Propulsion, Automation and Circularity, Communication and Security, and Human–Machine Interface. The report analyzes patent data and emphasizes the role of intellectual property in fostering technological progress and envisions transformative futures. By inspiring action, the report aims to drive the development of sustainable, efficient, and connected transportation systems aligned with the UN's 2030 Agenda.

WIPO/PUB/1055/2021/EN

WIPO Technology Trends 2021
Assistive technology

Author(s): World Intellectual Property Organization; Publication year: 2021

This groundbreaking report looks at patenting and technology trends in innovation in assistive technology. It identifies the prominent technologies, top players and markets for patent protection across seven domains – mobility, cognition, communication, hearing, the built environment, self-care and vision. Using a scale of technology readiness, it reveals which of the identified assistive products filed for patent protection are closest to commercialization.

Find out more: Technology Trends - Assistive Technology | Press release

WIPO/PUB/1055/2021/EXEC-SUMMARY/EN

WIPO Technology Trends 2021 - Executive Summary
Assistive technology

Publication year: 2021

This groundbreaking report looks at patenting and technology trends in innovation in assistive technology. It identifies the prominent technologies, top players and markets for patent protection across seven domains – mobility, cognition, communication, hearing, the built environment, self-care and vision. Using a scale of technology readiness, it reveals which of the identified assistive products filed for patent protection are closest to commercialization.

WIPO/PUB/1055/EXEC-SUMMARY EN

WIPO Technology Trends 2019 - Artificial Intelligence
Executive summary

Publication year: 2019

WIPO Technology Trends 2019: Artificial Intelligence documents how AI-powered technologies are rapidly entering global markets and brings together viewpoints from experts at the cutting edge of AI. It is a contribution that aims to provide decisionmakers in the public and private sectors with an improved knowledge base for discussions on the future of AI and the policy and regulatory framework for this fast-moving area.

WIPO/PUB/1055/EN

WIPO Technology Trends 2019 – Artificial Intelligence

Publication year: 2019

This report is the first in a new series from WIPO tracking the development of technologies through the analysis of data on innovation activities. It reveals trends in patenting of artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, the top players in AI from industry and academia, and the geographical distribution of AI-related patent protection and scientific publications. Its findings are accompanied throughout by commentary and industry perspectives from more than 20 of the world’s leading experts in AI, making it of particular interest to business leaders, researchers and policymakers.

Find out more: Technology Trends – Artificial Intelligence home page | Press release | Social media kit

https://www3.wipo.int/contact/en/ https://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/ https://www.wipo.int/tools/en/disclaim.html https://www.wipo.int/en/web/privacy-policy/ https://www.wipo.int/en/web/accessibility/ https://www.wipo.int/tools/en/sitemap.html https://www3.wipo.int/newsletters/en/ https://www.wipo.int/en/web/podcasts/ https://www.wipo.int/news/en/