Patenting in the Bioeconomy: An Analysis of Trends and Patterns in the EU
This report presents a patent-based indicator to measure the innovation output of the bioeconomy, which is a key driver for the European Union's transition to a sustainable and circular economy. The analysis covers the period 2008-2020 and provides insights into the trends and patterns of bioeconomy-related patenting activity in the EU. The results show that the share of bioeconomy patents in the EU patent portfolio is modest but significant, with a mixed growth trend over the observed period. The proposed indicator could be a useful tool for policymakers to monitor and promote the uptake of the bioeconomy in the EU.
GRASSANO Nicola;
M'BAREK Robert;
GONZALES HERMOSO Hugo;
2025-11-19
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC144079
978-92-68-33115-6 (online),
1831-9424 (online),
EUR 40520,
OP KJ-01-25-552-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC144079,
10.2760/7289639 (online),
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