Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Germany compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Germany
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#1 In EuropeBusiness
#5 In EuropeEmployees
#3 In EuropeWages
#3 In EuropeOver the five years through 2024, IP leasing revenue is projected to fall at a compound annual rate of 4.5% to €29.7 billion. IP leasing demand has benefitted from increasing technological complexity in vehicles, software and pharmaceuticals. Tax incentives have also driven up IP leasing by reducing the R&D costs, thereby cutting the prices charged for leasing IP.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Siemens AG | 72,439.3 | 5,123.2 | 7.1 | |
Robert Bosch GmbH | 91,104.3 | 3,687.8 | 4.0 | |
Koninklijke Philips NV | 61,000.0 | 5,200.0 | 8.5 |
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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 Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Germany is €6.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 748 businesses in the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 10.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 3.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Intellectual Property Leasing market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Intellectual Property Leasing market in Germany are Siemens AG, Robert Bosch GmbH and Koninklijke Philips NV
What does the Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany include?
Patent leasing and Trademark leasing are part of the Intellectual Property Leasing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Siemens AG.
How competitive is the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Intellectual Property Leasing industry in Germany.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Software Development in Europe
Complementors
- Sound Recording & Music Publishing in Germany
- News Agencies in Germany
International industries
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 Germany
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 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
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany 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 Germany industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Germany
- Total Exports into Germany
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 (2024)
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
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Intellectual Property Leasing in Germany located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
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 Germany 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 Germany industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
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 (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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