This authoritative report analyzes IP activity around the globe. Covering the filing, registration and maintenance of patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, microorganisms, and plant variety protection, and geographical indications, the 2018 edition also looks at the creative economy for the first time, making it even more comprehensive. 

The special theme explores how one might statistically capture patent litigation activity and presents selected statistics for the United Kingdom and the United States of America.