Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000298/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Dan-Ştefan Motreanu (PPE)
As outlined in a report released on 9 January 2025 by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), businesses that hold intellectual property rights tend to generate between 28 % and 41 % higher revenues than those that do not.
Using data collected between 2013 and 2022, the report analysed over 119 000 companies across EU Member States and revealed a strong correlation between company performance and the ownership of patents, trademarks and designs. This connection is particularly significant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Employees also benefit from this dynamic: companies that hold intellectual property rights provide salaries that are, on average, 22 % higher than those offered by companies without such rights.
What steps is the Commission taking to encourage and support the growth of businesses that own intellectual property rights?
Submitted: 23.1.2025