IP filings continue to break records. Initial data suggests that 2015 will set new records in the number of IP filings worldwide. New players enter the game. An ever increasing mix of countries enter the coveted “most innovative list” as more patents are produced overseas. More markets = more problems. Non-domestic filings are more important than ever. Globalization is only possible when ideas are protected at home and abroad. Bring on the red tape. The downside is greater regulation, great administrative burden, and higher costs associated with IP management. Software can deliver the systematic approach to identify your opportunities, reach your maximum portfolio value, and mitigate potential risk.

1. Growing Complexity
Intellectual Property Management
Trends Report
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2. IP filings continue to break records. Initial data suggests that 2015 will set new
records in the number of IP filings worldwide.
New players enter the game. An ever increasing mix of countries enter the coveted
“most innovative list” as more patents are produced overseas.
More markets = more problems. Non-domestic filings are more important than ever.
Globalization is only possible when ideas are protected at home and abroad.
Bring on the red tape. The downside is greater regulation, great administrative burden,
and higher costs associated with IP management. Software can deliver the systematic
approach to identify your opportunities, reach your maximum portfolio value, and mitigate
potential risk.

3. 9.2% Growth 2.6 Million Patent Applications
WIPO reported the highest growth
rate in 18 years for new patent
applications.
This growth reflects the larger
trend of corporations seeking
legal protection for any potential
competitive advantage.
Going
up
Source: WIPO’s World Intellectual Property Indicators, 2013

4. Source: IP5 Statistics Report, 2012
Approximately 1.98
million patent
applications were filed
at the world’s top 5
offices in 2012.
Global Trend
Growth Among Top 5 Offices
The graph to the left illustrates
that growth over time. Notice the
acceleration after 2009.

5. Great ideas come
from everywhere
International

6. Bloomberg ranked their annual list of most
innovative countries, and came up with some
surprising results. . .
South Korea earned the top spot while
Denmark, Sweden, and Finland all landed within
the top ten.
China, however, proved to be the single largest
contributor to global intellectual property.
Going Global
Source: Bloomberg Business 2014 – 30 Most innovative countries

7. China Dragon on the rise
Excluding China, patent
applications would have
only grown 4%.
Firms are scrambling to
protect themselves in the
red hot Chinese market
Chinese Patents
Source:
WIPO
World
Intellectual
Property
Indicators
2014
Report

8. Covering all the
bases
Protection

9. Looking Abroad Non-resident Patents
Growth
in
foreign
markets
One of the most striking
trends is the growth in
filings in non-resident
markets. Protection is
increasingly a concern
for firms looking to do
business overseas and
across borders
Source: WIPO’s World Intellectual
Property Indicators, 2014

10. Australia,
Mexico, and
Indonesia
All saw greater than 80% of
patent applications come
from non-residential sources
Not Just China
Source:
WIPO
World
Intellectual
Property
Indicators
2014
Report
Firms are forced to file in
markets big and small, all
across the globe

11. Administrative
burden
The Cost

12. The data shows that not only are IP filings increasing in number,
they are being created in more locations, and filed in a greater
number of patent authorities worldwide.
Your IP strategy will have to take these factors into account moving
forward. The question is, can you handle the additional complexities
while maximizing your IP value?
Smart firms understand that IP strategy needs to be front and
center. Defining a process, tracking intangible assets, and adopting
a systematic approach are key to remaining competitive.
Adapt or Die

13. Maximize the value of your intellectual asset portfolio
with intelligent software.
• Leverage your intellectual property effectively
• Protect your assets globally
• Streamline your workflow
Learn how at Wellspring.com
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2015
Wellspring
Worldwide
Inc.