Clarivate Patent Trend Report Shows Increasing Business Focus on Innovation Through Patent Portfolio Spend

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The Patent Trend Report 2022 from Clarivate reveals a strong correlation between patent strategy and innovation, with 75% of organizations stating that patents drive further innovation. Over the past year, 69% of patent portfolios have increased, primarily due to higher budgets and executive engagement. Challenges include a lack of C-suite involvement, with 45% of respondents reporting missed opportunities. Many organizations are considering outsourcing their patent activities more, with 44% planning to increase outsourcing in the next year. The report highlights the potential of technology and AI in enhancing patent strategy.

Positive

• 75% of organizations view patents as key to driving innovation.
• 69% of patent portfolios have increased in the past year.
• Increasing budgets and C-suite engagement are driving patent portfolio growth.
• Organizations are optimistic about technology improving data analytics and efficiency in patent strategy.

Negative

• 45% of respondents missed opportunities due to lack of C-suite engagement.
• 57% find it harder to implement patent strategies due to insufficient resources.

LONDON, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today released a new report which highlights global insights into how organizations are using patents and patent data, challenges and opportunities, and the role of patents in driving the lifecycle of innovation.

As revealed in the Clarivate™ Patent Trend Report 2022, the organizations surveyed overwhelmingly view patents as a business driver, with the majority (75%) saying the primary purpose of their patent strategy is to enable further innovation. The results also show that the majority (69%) of patent portfolios have increased in the last 12 months, driven by increases in budget, greater C-suite buy-in and changes in business focus.

Key findings include:

• Nearly half of respondents (45%) say their organizations have missed out on opportunities because the C-Suite was not engaged with their patent strategy.
• More than half (57%) also say it has become harder to implement their patent strategy in the last 12 months with the top reasons being insufficient staff, data, budget and time.
• Many are turning to outsourcing, with 45% already outsourcing between 26% to 50% of their patent activities.
• Nearly half (44%) saying they will outsource more in the next 12 months.

There is positive change on the horizon, as these organizations say they think technology could provide better data analytics capabilities, better efficiency to enhance productivity and a real-time view of data. They also see AI adding the most value in patent analysis, search and licensing.

Gordon Samson, Chief Product Officer, Clarivate said: "The findings in this report reveal that patent protection and its role in the innovation lifecycle remain critical to businesses around the world. Despite the turbulent times faced over the course of the pandemic, organizations recognize the opportunities and value to be gained by usage of patent data. Clarivate is proud to be an experienced patent intelligence and lifecycle partner that can provide the insights to inform patent strategy – which could prove key to successfully navigating ongoing uncertainty and accelerating innovation in organizations around the world."

Methodology
Clarivate commissioned research into patent trends across key global regions, carried out by independent survey firm Vitreous World. The research sought the views of 275 IP and patent professionals, both in-house and external counsel, across seven countries/regions: the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Mainland China, Japan and South Korea.

About Clarivate
Clarivate™ is a global leader in providing solutions to accelerate the lifecycle of innovation. Our bold Mission is to help customers solve some of the world's most complex problems by providing actionable information and insights that reduce the time from new ideas to life-changing inventions in the areas of science and intellectual property. We help customers discover, protect and commercialize their inventions using our trusted subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise. For more information, please visit clarivate.com.

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FAQ

What does the Patent Trend Report 2022 by Clarivate reveal about patent strategies?

The report shows that 75% of organizations view patents as essential for driving innovation.

What percentage of organizations experienced an increase in their patent portfolios?

69% of surveyed organizations reported an increase in their patent portfolios over the last 12 months.

What are the main challenges organizations face in implementing patent strategies?

The primary challenges include insufficient staff, data, budget, and time, with 57% of respondents highlighting these issues.

How many organizations are turning to outsourcing for patent activities?

45% of organizations are already outsourcing 26% to 50% of their patent activities, with 44% planning to outsource more in the next year.

What role does technology play in patent strategy according to the report?

Organizations believe technology could enhance data analytics capabilities and improve efficiency in their patent strategies.