Austria's innovations: Patent applications remain impressively stable!
Austria's innovations: Patent applications remain impressively stable!
In Austria, the current patent statistics show remarkable stability in the invention applications. According to the Austrian patent office, a total of 2,177 inventions were submitted in 2023, a slight decline compared to the 2,242 registrations of the previous year. Stefan Harasek, President of the Patent Office, praised the durability in an economically challenging time and underlined the importance of innovations for the future. The current account of Styria, which took second place among the federal states with 451 inventions, is particularly outstanding, while Upper Austria is at the top with 503 patents. Companies like AVL List are leading, with 192 inventions submitted, such as orf.at reported.
increasing trend in Germany
The German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) recorded a gratifying increase in the patent applications at the same time. In 2023, a total of 58,656 patents were registered, which represents an increase of 2.5 percent compared to the previous year. DPMA President Eva Schewior interpreted this as a positive signal in economically difficult times. The boom is particularly noticeable in electrical engineering and digital technologies, whereby the area of electromobility shows a particularly strong increase in patents. The number of international patent applications also ensures positive developments, such as dpma.de .At the national level, German automobile manufacturers, led by Robert Bosch GmbH with 4,160 registrations, prove the top position, followed by renowned brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The increase in electrical engineering, especially in the area of battery technology, underlines the urge to innovate of the industry and marks significant change towards more sustainable technologies in vehicle construction. These developments illustrate the commitment of industry for progress and competitiveness at a global level.
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