Industry Statistics and Trends
Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe key trends
Europe’s leasing market performs well despite a tough macroeconomic climate.
Leasing IP rights allows competitive entry into some industries. European businesses have continued to realise the benefits of leasing patents rather than developing IP, fuelling revenue growth.
IP crime dampens revenue growth.
Theft of intellectual property rights, particularly seen in consumer goods like clothing and tobacco, cuts into revenue, despite efforts from the European Union Intellectual Property Office to curb criminal behaviour.
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Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2012-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe market size (2020-2025)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €30.2bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Growth in Europe’s leasing market drives up demand
- Leasing IP rights allows competitive entry into certain sectors, like technology, software and pharmaceuticals. The benefits of leasing patents, trademarks and design rights outweigh the costs incurred when developing a new asset, which can be out of new businesses’ reach.
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Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Improving European business and consumer sentiment pushes up demand
- As of February 2023, the European Union Intellectual Property Office predicts that growing demand for IP-based products, rising complexity in intellectual property, and greater awareness of IP leasing will boost growth for European IP leasers over the next few years. Leading companies in this field, such as Siemens AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, use their extensive patent and technology portfolios to generate licensing revenue and drive innovation throughout Europe.
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Revenue
€30.2bn
Employees
42,024
Wages
€X.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
Bottom 5 Countries
* CAGR values are for the years 2020-2025.
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Biggest companies in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Siemens AG | 78,914.0 | 10,387.0 | 13.2 | |
Robert Bosch GmbH | 96,135.5 | 4,192.1 | 4.4 | |
Koninklijke Philips NV | 18,283.0 | 2,073.0 | 11.3 |
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Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe in 2025?
The market size of the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe is €30.2bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe in 2025?
There are 10,785 businesses in the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 6.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe include?
Patent leasing and Trademark leasing are part of the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Intellectual Property Leasing industry is France.
How competitive is the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe?
The level of competition is low and steady in the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Luxembourg
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Russia
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Slovakia
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Poland
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Ireland
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Estonia
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Iceland
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe
- Intellectual Property Leasing in the UK
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Ireland
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Ireland
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Austria
- Intellectual Property Leasing in France
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Lithuania
- Intellectual Property Leasing in the Netherlands
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Hungary
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Denmark
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Malta
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Croatia
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Spain
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Portugal
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Serbia
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Belgium
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Italy
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Czechia
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Sweden
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Cyprus
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Latvia
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Greece
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Romania
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Norway
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Switzerland
- Intellectual Property Leasing in the UK
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Finland
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Slovenia
- Intellectual Property Leasing in Bulgaria
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry allow others to use intellectual property products and similar products, for which a royalty payment or licensing fee is paid to the owner of the product. The leasing of these products can take various forms, such as permission for reproduction and use in processes or products. The current owners may or may not have created these products.
Related Terms
LESSEELESSORINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP)RADIO SPECTRUMWhat's included in this industry?
Patent leasingTrademark leasingDesign leasingRadio spectrum leasingCompanies
Siemens AGRobert Bosch GmbHKoninklijke Philips NVIndustry Code
774 - Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted works in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Growth in Europe’s leasing market drives up demand
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Employees in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Business in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Profit in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
5G networks boost radio spectrum leasing. The heightened need for wireless communication signals brought about by the rollout of 5G networks is pushing up demand for radio spectrum leasing.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Europe
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2025)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2025)
- IVA (2025)
- Enterprises (2025)
- Employment (2025)
- Exports (2025)
- Imports (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Market concentration remains low. The industry is highly fragmented, containing a large number of small businesses and owner-operators (including inventors and research scientists) that develop and lease intellectual property.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit Margin (2025)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Siemens AG
- Countries of operation for Robert Bosch GmbH
- Countries of operation for Koninklijke Philips NV
- Countries of operation for Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
- Countries of operation for BASF SE
- Countries of operation for Daimler AG
- Countries of operation for Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
- Countries of operation for SAP SE
- Countries of operation for Deutsche Telekom Aktiengesellschaft
- Countries of operation for Allianz SE
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
The EU Intellectual Property Rights Framework hikes regulation. The EU established a framework for the protection and enforcement of IP rights, including patents, trademarks and copyrights; it harmonises certain aspects of IP law across member states.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Profit remains strong but begins to edge downwards. Profit is bolstered by high fees, but is dipping as competition and costs both mount.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
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