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	47	1	—	—	—	589
Semiconductors	13	1	—	—	—	735
Industrial Manufacturing	12	2	—	—	—	248
Software & Computing	11	2	—	—	—	224
Medical Devices	8	1	—	—	—	—
Biotech	5	1	—	—	—	459
Consumer Goods	3	1	—	—	—	—
Automotive	2	0	—	—	—	—
Measurement & Instrumentation	2	0	—	—	—	—
Materials & Chemistry	1	0	—	—	—	—
Pharmaceuticals	1	0	—	—	—	—
Energy	1	1	—	—	—	122