German Patent Filings Rise, But Eastern States See Decline

While nationwide patent filings increased by 4% in 2024, regions like Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt experienced significant drops in innovation activity.

Germany recorded 40,064 domestic patent filings in 2024, marking a 4% increase from the previous year despite economic challenges.
Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria led the nation in patent activity, while Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony-Anhalt reported the fewest filings.
Saxony-Anhalt saw a sharp decline to just 98 patent applications in 2024, continuing a years-long downward trend in innovation.
The automotive industry dominated patent filings, with major companies like Bosch, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz driving growth in areas like vehicle infotainment and electric mobility.
Eastern German states, including Saxony, faced reduced filings, though Saxony maintained its lead among the region with 543 applications.