Welcome to the Annual Report 2015

> Statistics and indicators

Growth of filings and applications

Filings
278 867

+1,6% view

EPO applications
160 022

+4,8% view

Increased production

Total products

+14% view

Grants

+5,9% view

Top applicants

  1. 1.

    Philips

    2 402

  2. 2.

    Samsung

    2 366

  3. 3.

    LG

    2 091

Top technical fields

  • Medical Technology

    +11,0%

  • Digital communication

    +3,2%

  • Computer Technology

    +7,8%

Origin of applications

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Major performance gains

President Battistelli talks about how the EPO has
successfully adapted to increasing demand, while
reaching new levels of quality and production.

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Responsive and relevant
Dialogue with users to
better address their needs

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Highlights 2015
A review of some of the main
developments and achievements
of the year. ➝ Read the highlights

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