In 2023, the number of patents in the ICT sector in Germany stood at approximately 2.72 thousand. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a declining trend in patent numbers, with yearly figures dropping from 2.62 to 2.36 thousand. This reflects a year-on-year decrease of around 2.3% in 2024, 2.7% in 2025, 2.4% in 2026, and 2.9% in 2027. The overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is approximately -2.8%, signaling a consistent downward trend across the forecasted years.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of policy changes on R&D funding.
Technological advancements that could rejuvenate patent filings.
Global economic conditions affecting innovation incentives in Germany’s ICT sector.