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	16	0	—	—	—	85
Medical Devices	7	2	—	—	—	135
Industrial Manufacturing	4	1	—	—	—	—
Construction	3	2	—	50%	—	393
Pharmaceuticals	2	0	—	—	—	66
Energy	2	0	—	—	—	—
Automotive	1	0	—	—	—	67
Measurement & Instrumentation	1	0	—	—	—	—
Semiconductors	1	0	—	—	—	—
Materials & Chemistry	1	0	—	—	—	—
Biotech	1	1	—	100%	—	214
Consumer Goods	1	0	—	—	—	—