Statistics and trends
Data Desk
The Data Desk is the official public platform for accessing, navigating and downloading comprehensive EPO data and statistics. It combines curated patent datasets, interactive visualisations and technology cartographies to let you explore emerging trends and patent filings in detail.
EPO Technology Dashboard 2025
See our comprehensive overview of the figures representing recent activity in the global patent system. It also offers insights into emerging technology trends.
Chief Economist’s studies
Read the latest studies conducted as part of the Observatory’s activities explaining the impact of current technology trends and the links between patents and economic activity.
Fee support scheme insights
See how much SMEs and micro-entities are saving thanks to our fee reductions.
Previous reports
Our annual statistical summaries from previous years.
2025 in summary
View the headline figures of 2025:
Key figures videoKey figures infographicPatent statistics 2025 at a glance
Technology insight reports
These landscaping reports focus on emerging technologies where we see rapid growth in patenting. Although they might not yet have a high number of patent applications, these potentially disruptive technologies deserve attention and analysis.
EPO Data Hub
A free mobile app available for iOS and Android devices. EPO Data Hub complements the EPO Technology Dashboard, allowing users to explore patenting trends. An update for 2025 data is now available.
Clarification on data sources
What data are included in the EPO Technology Dashboard and other statistical presentations? How, when and why are they revised? How are applicants consolidated for our rankings? We briefly explain.
Data to download
Excel sheets for all the data in the annual EPO Technology Dashboard as well as data from other patent offices and EPO performance data including statistics on oppositions (CA/F 5).