The pandemic did not stop the ability to innovate in many countries of the world

Other Scandinavian countries are seeing strong growth. Norway ranks 25th with a slight decline in applications. Sweden does it best and lands in the top ten of all countries in the world, next to incl. USA and Germany. Chinese companies are responsible for the largest growth (24%).

We must increase the pace of innovation in both products and services

Norway's position can be attributed to the fact that its business composition is different than in neighboring countries. Nevertheless, the director of the Norwegian Patent Office, Kathrine Myhre, is concerned about this development.

- These numbers show that we need to increase the pace of innovation in both products and services. We still live well on our raw materials economy, but at the same time it is important for the restructuring and development of green industry, he says and points out that although we are a small country, we have good conditions for success.

If you look at the patent applications on. million inhabitants, Norway ranks 16th.

Mostly in digital communication, medical technology, and computer technology

Most of the new patent applications in Europe concern digital communication, medical technology and computer technology.

There is also an increase in the number of patent applications in the pharmaceutical (by 6,9%) and biotechnology (by 6,6%) industries, which proves greater innovation activity in the field of vaccines and other health services.