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)
Industrial Manufacturing	15	3	—	100%	—	207
Pharmaceuticals	8	1	—	—	—	524
Consumer Goods	7	1	—	100%	—	—
Automotive	5	0	—	—	—	435
Medical Devices	5	0	—	—	—	71
Telecoms	4	0	—	—	—	—
Semiconductors	2	1	—	0%	—	567
Biotech	2	1	—	0%	—	575
Construction	2	1	—	—	—	560
Energy	2	1	—	—	—	—
Materials & Chemistry	1	0	—	—	—	—