European patent applications include direct European applications and international (PCT) applications that entered the European phase during the reporting period.
The geographic origin is based on the country of residence of the first applicant listed on the application form (first-named applicant principle). In cases where several applicants are mentioned on the application form, the country of residence of the first applicant listed applies.
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Biotechnology patent applications in Europe by leading country 2025
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