
New Study Reveals: Patents and Trademarks Give European Startups a 10-Fold Boost in Funding Success
The European startup ecosystem has been experiencing remarkable growth in recent years, playing a pivotal role in driving economic development and innovation across the continent. However, despite the success, Europe still faces significant challenges in terms of securing funding for startups compared to the United States. To tackle this funding gap and ensure the continued growth of the startup ecosystem, a recent joint study by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has shed light on the crucial role of intellectual property (IP) rights, particularly patents and trademarks, in facilitating access to finance for European startups.