This report presents the definitive global statistics on intellectual property activity for the year 2023, as compiled by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). It offers an authoritative analysis of worldwide IP trends, drawing on comprehensive filing, registration, and renewal data from national and regional IP offices, as well as WIPO's own statistics. The publication meticulously covers key IP domains including patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, microorganisms, plant variety protection, and geographical indications, providing a crucial overview of innovation and IP engagement across the globe.

The World Intellectual Property Indicators report is recognized as the authoritative annual survey of global intellectual property activity, compiled by WIPO. Its comprehensive data analysis, drawn from official IP offices worldwide, makes it an indispensable resource for understanding trends in patents, trademarks, and other IP rights. Experts and policymakers rely on this report for accurate, up-to-date information on innovation and IP engagement on a global scale. The 2024 edition continues this tradition, offering a detailed snapshot of the IP landscape based on 2023 data.