Demand For EU Patents Exceeds 200K For First Time

By Max Austin ( March 25, 2026, 3:14 PM GMT) -- The number of applications for patents passed 200,000 for the first time in 2025, driven by sustained growth in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and quantum technology, according to new data from the European Patent Office. ...

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