Technology Monitoring Reports

On a quarterly basis, the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) publishes a technology monitoring report related with smart vehicle, such as, optimized traffic management systems, sensory or communications networks, management systems for parking spaces or tolls, accident or breakdown notification systems for emergency services.

Study carried out jointly by EPO and the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) on computer-implemented inventions (or software) and the main differences in requirements for successful patent granted.

This report discusses emerging competition trends in OECD broadband markets that are shaping market structures, covering both fixed and mobile networks.

This study investigates the major patent filing trends in space technologies such as propulsion, systems control and onboard power. Elaborated by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA).

This report reflects the growth of the European photonics industry. In 2020 the light industry grew more than double the world GDP, being present in Industry 4.0, digitization, quantum, artificial intelligence and the Internet of things. Published by Photonics21.

On a quarterly basis, the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) published a technology monitoring report on 3D Printing issues. A selection of patent applications on 3D printing worldwide is presented and distributed in five sections: processes, materials, devices, products and data processing.

The ITI and Retail Digital jointly publish technology and trends reports for the digital and electronic commerce.