Technology

Share of main cases by primary technology sector.

Technology sector mix

Share of main cases by primary technology sector.

By technology

PI grant rate, infringement rate, time-to-decision broken down by technology area (Tier 1 L1).

Technology (L1)	Cases	Decided	PI grant rate	Infringement rate	Revocation rate	Median time-to-decision (days)
Telecoms	15	7	—	0%	—	199
Industrial Manufacturing	8	1	—	—	—	—
Consumer Goods	8	0	—	—	—	182
Semiconductors	6	2	—	—	—	52
Medical Devices	5	1	—	0%	—	466
Automotive	5	1	—	—	—	111
Biotech	3	1	—	—	—	—
Measurement & Instrumentation	3	1	—	—	100%	243
Energy	2	0	—	—	—	602
Pharmaceuticals	2	0	—	—	—	161
Software & Computing	1	0	—	—	—	—
Construction	1	0	—	—	—	—
Materials & Chemistry	1	0	—	—	—	—