In 2023, France led in European wages and salaries for leasing intellectual property (excluding copyrighted works) with a slight decline, while Germany showed a notable increase of over 25%. The United Kingdom and Switzerland experienced modest growth. Southern European countries like Spain and Portugal exhibited substantial gains, highlighting a trend towards increased intellectual property activities. Eastern European countries such as Romania and the Czech Republic showed robust growth, driven by economic catch-up and increasing investment in intellectual property. Conversely, Italy and Finland faced declines. The five-year compound annual growth rate indicates diversification and strengthening across the region.
Looking ahead, several trends may shape the landscape of intellectual property leasing wages in Europe:
- Impact of digitalization on IP management and leasing.
- Potential for regulatory changes affecting IP valuation and taxation.
- The role of innovation hubs in driving regional disparities in IP focus industries.
- Brexit implications on the UK's standing in the European IP market.
- Continued catch-up growth in Eastern European countries leveraging technological advancements.
Top countries in Wages and Salaries of Leasing of Intellectual Property (Except Copyrighted Works) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 383.1 | 2023 | +5.56% | -1.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 344.4 | 2023 | +8.99% | +25.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 321.3 | 2023 | +4.76% | +3.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 243.6 | 2023 | +3.18% | +3.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 104.6 | 2023 | +4.82% | -3.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 76.3 | 2023 | +18.66% | +17.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 75.9 | 2023 | +0.53% | +6.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 64.3 | 2023 | +9.35% | +4.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 43.3 | 2023 | +18.63% | +6.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 39.3 | 2023 | +7.97% | +6.05% | View data |
