We illustrate the global patent landscape and its development with a special focus on patenting in Ultrafast Laser driven biophotonics. We look at regions, companies, and key technologies, as well as changes in recent years. For example, China’s IP activity should prompt all European players – companies, universities and research institutions – to raise their IP awareness.
As Europe increasingly recognizes the importance of IP protection in an innovative international world, we want to motivate the implementation of an IP strategy at all stages. To this end, we summarize fundamental knowledge on patents (IP-IQ) and provide insights into exemplary patents.