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Patent Index 2024: Patent applications from China at record level

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European Patent Office received nearly 200 000 patent applications last year, with 10.1% coming from ChinaChina ranks 4th globally in European patent applicationsHuawei is No.2 among top applicant companies China recorded a 0.5% YoY increase in applicationsStrongest growth globally came from electrical machinery, apparatus, energy inventionsSurge in AI and battery technology patent filings

MUNICH and BEIJING, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese companies and researchers filed 20 081 patent applications last year at the European Patent Office (EPO), a new record. China ranks 4th worldwide accounting for 10.1% of total applications at the EPO. This demonstrates the strong presence of Chinese companies in the European technology market. Overall, a total of 199 264 patent applications were filed at the EPO last year from around the world. This high level of patenting activity is comparable to the previous year (2023: 199 452), following three years of significant growth.

“Despite political and economic uncertainties, companies and inventors from around the world filed a high number of patents last year, underlining their technological prowess and their continued investment in R&D,” said EPO President António Campinos. “The EPO’s patent data is a clear roadmap for industry, policy, and investment priorities – tracking global innovation trends and offering insights into European patent application activity across industries and regions.”

China’s innovation momentum remains strong

In 2024, China ranked fourth worldwide, after the United States (47,787 applications), Germany (25,033 applications), and Japan (21,062 applications), but ahead of Republic of Korea in fifth place (13,107 applications). Notably, patent applications from China have grown consistently over the past decade:  While growth slowed in 2024 (+0.5% compared to 2023), applications from China have more than doubled since 2018; and more than quadrupled since 2014.

China’s European patent highlights: Huawei tops Chinese applicant list

The leading Chinese company was Huawei, which was ranked second at the EPO behind Samsung in 2024, followed by LG, Qualcomm and RTX. The top 10 includes four companies from Europe, two from R. Korea, two from the US, and one from each of China and Japan.

In addition to Huawei (4,322 applications), five other Chinese companies ranked in the top 50 applicants at the EPO, showcasing China’s robust innovation capabilities and active participation in European patent applications. The rankings include CATL at number 14, with 1,163 European patent applications, ZTE at 16, with 999 applications, Xiaomi at number 20, with 763 applications, Vivo Mobile at 28, with 622 applications and finally Tencent at number 49, with 446 European patent applications. (See graph “Top applicants at the EPO from P.R. China“)

Computer tech tops EPO patent rankings Computer technology, which includes areas of AI such as machine learning and pattern recognition, was the leading global field at the EPO for the first time, with 16,815 patent applications in 2024. Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy posted the strongest growth last year (+8.9% on 2023), driven by advances in clean energy technologies, particularly battery innovation (+24.0%). Meanwhile, digital communication, which encompasses inventions related to mobile networks, saw a 6.3% decrease.

Surge in patents from China in battery technologies

For China, the three leading technical fields for European patent filings in 2024 were digital communication, electrical machinery, apparatus, and computer technology — mirroring global trends. The strongest growth from Chinese companies was in electrical machinery, apparatus, energy, which increased by +32.2% in 2024 compared to 2023. This was thanks to a surge from China in patent applications for battery-related technologies (+79%), with four Chinese companies now among the top 15 applicants in battery technologies (up from two in 2023): CATL, Eve Energy, BYD and Zhuhai CosMX Battery. Chinese firms are also becoming active in patenting in a range of other areas, including biotechnology (+15.1%), and organic fine chemistry (+16.1%).

Unitary Patent gains in popularity among Chinese patent proprietors

The Unitary Patent system, launched in 2023, continues to gain momentum, offering innovators from around the world simpler and more accessible patent protection across 18 EU Member States with a single request to the EPO. Unitary protection was requested for 25.6% of all European patents granted by the EPO in 2024 totalling over 28,000 requests. Patentees from EPO member states had the highest uptake rate, with 36.5% of their European patents transformed into Unitary Patents, followed by those from Republic of Korea (18.9%),China (17.9%, up from 10.9%), the US (16.0%), and Japan (7.9%).

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View the Patent Index 2024 in fullExplore and customise statistics in our Statistics & Trends CentreAccess Unitary Patent statistics via our dedicated dashboardDownload datasets (MS Excel) in the Download data section of our statistics pageCheck patent trends on the go with the EPO Data Hub mobile appRead studies on innovation trends at the Observatory on Patents and Technology EPO’s support for SMEs, universities, non-profit organisations and other smaller applicants

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About the EPO

With 6 300 staff members, the European Patent Office (EPO) is one of the largest public service institutions in Europe. Headquartered in Munich with offices in Berlin, Brussels, The Hague and Vienna, the EPO was founded with the aim of strengthening co-operation on patents in Europe. Through the EPO’s centralised patent granting procedure, inventors are able to obtain high-quality patent protection in up to 45 countries, covering a market of some 700 million people. The EPO is also the world’s leading authority in patent information and patent searching.

 

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REALTY|share Empowers Realterm to Transform Document Management, Driving Unprecedented Efficiency

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New Digital Vault Organizes Documents into a Single Document Management Platform

ATLANTA, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — REALTY|share, a leading provider of document management solutions for the real estate industry, announced its successful partnership with Realterm, a global investment manager focused on transportation logistics real estate. By collaborating with REALTY|share, Realterm has transformed its document management strategy, achieving significant improvements in efficiency and regulatory compliance.

“We are committed to empowering our clients with solutions that drive efficiency and innovation, and we are proud to have played a pivotal role in Realterm’s document management transformation.”

“I spent over a year interviewing companies and researching to find what would be most successful in the Realterm environment,” said Leanne Ross, Records Manager at Realterm. “REALTY|share was able to truly integrate with the Yardi environment in the way required to support Realterm’s vision for an improved records and data governance process.”

Realterm sought a document management solution to streamline business processes and strategically organize crucial information across its rapidly expanding global operations. Facing challenges with legacy repositories and unintegrated record systems, Realterm recognized the need for a centralized, efficient document management platform.

REALTY|share understood Realterm’s need for a ‘single Source of Truth’ to replace their fragmented document management landscape. A solution was designed to address these complex challenges, providing seamless integration and enhanced user experience.

“Truly the best part of working with REALTY|share has been the collaboration,” added Ross. “We spent time with the REALTY|share team explaining our needs and requirements. The automation and security we’ve built is fantastic and allows us to leverage Microsoft 365 in a completely new and more innovative way.”

REALTY|share’s solution, branded internally as the Realterm Document Vault (RDV), has enabled the organization to streamline records management across the entire organization, enhance user accessibility by providing flexible access points including REALTY|share Desktop, Outlook integration and direct links from SharePoint to DocuSign. Document retrieval improvements were made through the implementation of a common taxonomy for consistent document classification and more efficient search capabilities for all employees regardless of location. Additionally, users can bridge data silos by enabling non-Yardi users to access critical Yardi data, fostering collaboration.

“The success of this deployment highlights REALTY|share’s ability to seamlessly integrate with existing platforms like Microsoft 365 and Yardi, while providing powerful tools for document management,” said Kevin Abel, Executive Director at REALTY|share. “We are committed to empowering our clients with solutions that drive efficiency and innovation, and we are proud to have played a pivotal role in Realterm’s document management transformation. We look forward to continuing our support of their ongoing success.”

About REALTY|share:
REALTY|share is a leading provider of document management solutions tailored for the real estate industry. By utilizing advanced technologies and industry expertise, REALTY|share helps real estate professionals leverage their investment in Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Teams to streamline their operations, improve collaboration, and enhance productivity. With a commitment to innovation and customer success, REALTY|share is dedicated to transforming the way real estate businesses manage their documents. For more information, visit realtyshare.net.

About Realterm:
A leading investment and operational manager of transport logistics real estate and infrastructure, Realterm acquires, develops, finances and manages transportation-advantaged assets located within the world’s top global distribution and logistics markets. The company’s asset portfolio, which is valued at more than 12 billion USD, serves land, air, sea and rail networks around the world.

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Altus Nova Launches Advanced Multi-User Voice Platform to Reinvent Memorization and Learning–First Deployed for Bible Study Groups

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AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Altus Nova Technologies, a product and technology consulting firm known for solving complex software challenges, today announced the release of a breakthrough voice-based learning platform that transforms how individuals and groups engage with and memorize meaningful texts. Developed as a charitable initiative and offered completely free to the public, the platform was initially built to support Bible study groups, churches, and youth organizations, while the underlying technology represents a major advancement in multi-user voice interaction and real-time learning systems.

“Projects like this let us test and prove those capabilities in meaningful ways.”

The system blends custom speech recognition workflows, AI-generated, contextually relevant study plans, and real-time device synchronization — offering a level of interactivity and feedback not seen in commercial voice applications today.

Built to Overcome the Limitations of Smart Assistants

The project began with an early prototype using Alexa buttons, but the team quickly encountered significant limitations—such as fixed listening windows, unreliable pause handling, and a lack of support for multiplayer turn-taking. Altus Nova responded by building a completely custom voice experience from the ground up.

“We realized that if we wanted natural, real-time spoken interaction with multiple users, we had to build the entire system ourselves—from audio handling to turn coordination to cross-device synchronization,” said Puru Agrawal, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Altus Nova.

Key Features of the Platform

Solo Memorization Mode: Users select Bible verses to practice. The system voice reads each passage aloud, pausing at key words, while users “buzz in” to speak the missing words. Spoken responses are analyzed for accuracy and progress is tracked over time.AI-Driven Study Plans: The platform uses AI to recommend relevant Bible passages based on themes such as Courage, Forgiveness, or Purpose, and provides meaningful explanations to help users connect with the material.Multiplayer Competition Mode: Up to four users can join a shared session via a link. The system coordinates buzzer input, turn-taking, microphone access, scoring, and synchronized visual cues—ensuring a smooth and fair voice-based competition.Device Coordination Engine: Built-in real-time synchronization ensures all devices reflect the current phrase, score status, and speaker turn—making the experience immersive whether users are in the same room or connected remotely.

Advancing Innovation for Real-World Applications

While this project was designed as a free resource for communities, it also reflects the kind of technical leadership Altus Nova brings to its commercial clients. The skills and technologies developed—such as voice automation, real-time coordination, and resilient distributed systems—are being applied to solve mission-critical challenges across industries.

“We’re using the same architectural foundation to help utility companies build voice-based dispatching and coordination platforms for outage response teams communicating by radio in the field,” said Jason Parrish, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Altus Nova. “These systems require fast decision-making, reliable speech input, and multi-user coordination under real-world constraints. Projects like this let us test and prove those capabilities in meaningful ways.”

About Altus Nova

Founded in 2018, Altus Nova is a product strategy and software development consultancy based in Austin, Texas. The firm partners with clients to deliver high-impact digital products and scalable technical solutions. Known for its deep expertise in emerging technologies, voice UX, and real-time systems, Altus Nova brings cutting-edge tools and proven experience to sectors ranging from energy and infrastructure to education and consumer technology.

To learn more about Altus Nova, visit https://altusnova.com.

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Altus Nova Joins Nostos Network, Expanding Tech Capabilities Within the Independent Agency Community

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AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Altus Nova Technologies, a leading technology and software solutions agency, today announced it has joined the Nostos Network, a vibrant community of independent agencies that collectively offers clients comprehensive marketing and technology expertise across disciplines.

“Joining the Nostos Network represents an incredible opportunity to collaborate with other independent agencies”

This strategic partnership brings Altus Nova’s specialized software product development capabilities to the Nostos Network, which now includes over 2,000 best-of-breed specialists across 50 member companies throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Latin America.

“Joining the Nostos Network represents an incredible opportunity to collaborate with other values-aligned independent agencies while expanding our collective reach and capabilities,” said Jason Parrish, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Altus Nova. “Our team’s deep expertise in technology solutions perfectly complements the existing creative and strategic strengths within the network. We’re excited to bring our technical innovation and software development prowess to Nostos clients who are seeking integrated solutions that span both marketing and technology needs.”

The Nostos Network carefully vets all member organizations to ensure alignment on values, quality, and service excellence. This community approach enables clients to access specialized talent across disciplines through simplified engagement models.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Altus Nova to the Nostos Network,” said Nick Johnson, Managing Director at Nostos Network. “Their technical acumen and software development expertise bolsters an important capability in our collective offering. As digital transformation continues to drive business strategy across industries, adding a tech-savvy agency like Altus Nova into our community enables us to provide clients with truly end-to-end solutions from strategy through execution.”

The partnership enables Altus Nova to collaborate with complementary agencies within the network, creating powerful synergies that benefit clients looking for comprehensive marketing and technology services. Clients of both organizations will now have access to expanded capabilities spanning strategy, insights, creative, technology implementation, and ongoing optimization.

About Altus Nova
Altus Nova is a technology-focused agency specializing in software development, digital transformation, and technical implementation services. The company partners with clients to develop innovative technology solutions that drive business growth and operational excellence.

To learn more about Altus Nova, visit https://altusnova.com

About Nostos Network
Nostos Network brings together over 2,000 specialists across 50 independent marketing agencies, consultancies, and studios throughout the US, UK, and Latin America. The network provides clients simple access to best-of-breed talent across marketing and technology disciplines, with capabilities ranging from strategy and insights to execution and optimization.

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