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
Semiconductors	13	1	—	—	—	733
Telecoms	12	0	—	—	—	589
Consumer Goods	11	3	—	67%	—	547
Medical Devices	8	1	—	—	—	46
Automotive	5	0	—	—	—	435
Construction	2	1	—	—	—	560
Materials & Chemistry	1	0	—	—	—	—