Benchmarking Analysis of Patent and Trademark Applications in the European Union: Comprehensive Innovation Policy Evaluation for Years 1960-2013

Abstract

<p>This study provides benchmarking analysis of patent and trademark applications in the European<br />Union. The objectives of benchmarking are (1) to determine what and where improvements are<br />called for, (2) to analyze how other nations achieve their high performance levels, and (3) to use<br />this information to improve performance in favor of the EU Internal Market.<br />The benchmarking study provides benchmarking results about (1) patent applications of residents<br />and nonresidents, (2) trademark applications of residents and nonresidents, (3) total patent applications,<br />and (4) total trademark applications. The study also provides benchmarking analyses<br />about patent and trademark application in relation to population and gross domestic product.<br />The results of benchmarking cover the time period 1960–2013. The study provides some comparative<br />statistical analyses and discusses whether there has been convergence in patent and<br />trademark activity in the European Union. The study identifies top 10 champions in the different<br />categories of patent and trademark activity. Key results will be reported in the forms of descriptive<br />statistics, Pareto charts, and key statistical indicators. Some special indicators of innovation<br />activity will be reported. The study provides some policy relevant results for the EU Internal Market<br />development.<br /></p>