Patent Perspectives: The WIPO IP Analytics Blog
In this blog series, we share the key findings from our various WIPO patent analytics reports, dive deeper into in-depth analyses of patent landscapes in specific technology fields or regions, and introduce novel metrics and methodologies in IP analytics. Each post offers a unique perspective, as we reveal additional insights and untangle the complexities of analyzing IP data. Many posts feature interactive visualizations, empowering you to investigate the data and trends from your own perspective.
Agrifood Patent Landscape in Brazil
The agrifood sector is central to Brazil’s economic strength and food systems, supporting millions of livelihoods nationwide. This analysis investigates patent landscape of Brazil, offering insights into global innovation patterns, local innovations, and the emerging trends in the sector.
GenAI at the Beginning – Who Owned the Most Patents and in What Application Areas?
Patenting activity in Generative AI (GenAI) has been increasing rapidly in the last few months since the publication of the WIPO Patent Landscape Report on Generative AI. Explore this visual data story to find out more about how top patent GenAI patent owners were filing in different application areas as the patenting was beginning to grow in 2024.
Introducing the WIPO Patent Momentum Indicator (PMI)
Where Is Innovation Gaining Momentum? Meet the Patent Momentum Indicator (PMI)
Want to know which technologies are racing ahead? The WIPO Patent Momentum Indicator (PMI) captures both the scale and speed of patent activity to spotlight high-potential tech fields. Whether you're a policymaker, investor, or just patent-curious, PMI offers a smarter data-driven way to track where innovation is really gaining momentum.
Human-powered Mobility is Here to Stay
By 2050, about 68% of the human population will be living in urban areas, in megacities. And the best way to travel in these congested cities will not be cars but bicycles.
Exploring the Patents Supporting SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being represents a cornerstone of global sustainable development, addressing critical challenges from disease reduction and mortality decline to universal health coverage and healthcare system strengthening. Leveraging WIPO's 2024 patent analytics report on patents related to the SDGs, this study maps innovation trends through SDG 3-related patents, uncovering how technological advances are driving progress toward global health targets.
Agrifood: Exploration in the ASEAN Region
The Agrifood sector plays a critical role in the ASEAN region, supporting food security, economic growth, and livelihoods for millions. This study dives into the patent landscape of the region, uncovering global trends, local innovations, and emerging technologies.
A Community of Practice United to Shape the Future of IP Analytics
After the launch of the Patent Analytics Community of Practice (CoP) in November 2023 as a WIPO initiative aimed to foster a global engaged community of patent analytics experts, the First Patent Analytics CoP Annual Symposium was held at WIPO headquarters in Geneva on September 17 and 18, 2024.
How to Find an Emerging Application Area Using Patent Data
As the uses of graphite grow, and hence the number of inventions and patents filed also grow, if you are someone interested in using graphite for new applications, it is challenging to figure out where to start. Enter the Innovation Maturity Matrix.
Overview of the WIPO Patent Landscape Report on Agrifood
This WIPO Patent Landscape Report investigates patenting activity within the Agrifood sector by analyzing patent data in agricultural technology (AgriTech) and the food industry (FoodTech).
Top Generative AI Trends from the Patent Landscape Report
Generative AI (GenAI) is a cutting-edge technology that is poised to disrupt various economic, social, and cultural sectors, and it extends far beyond simple human-like text generation in ChatGPT.