Key figures for industrial property 2023: historic increase in patent filings of 5,6%

Summary:

According to the press release, France has experienced a surge in patent requests, with a 5.6% increase in deposit requests. This marks a significant recovery following a decline linked to the pandemic. Additionally, requests for trademarks decreased by 1.5% to 93,081, while requests for designs and models increased by 2.6% to 5,511. The Director General of INPI, Pascal Faure, comments that this increase is a positive indicator of the health of French companies, which are continuing to invest in innovation and R&D. The press release also notes that the protection of innovation is crucial for economic sovereignty.