This year, we will publish a study by the East Bavarian Regensburg University of Applied Sciences that looks into the innovation strategies of young technology companies. We conducted this ground-breaking survey in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to analyse the IP strategies of German start-ups.

The research, which took place over several months, combines qualitative and quantitative approaches. At its core are numerous structured in-depth interviews with founders from various innovative technology sectors. The study aims to determine in detail how young companies use and perceive intellectual property.

The focus was put on questions such as: What role do patents play for emerging technology companies? What obstacles do start-ups face when it comes to the protection of their innovations? And how can national offices better support these companies in the future?

The results promise to deliver important insights for promoting innovation and economic development. They are meant to help adapt the services for the protection of IP to better suit the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. We expect the study to be published in full at the end of the third quarter of 2025.