The talk discusses the creation and analysis of a major new database that maps the IP activity of all UK firms. The IP database covers UK patents, EPO patents, UK trade marks and Community trade marks. Based on two reports, the talk provides a series of new results that are only possible with this type of database, such as: SME and micro firms combined account for more IP activity than large firms, around 5% of SMEs used one or more of the IP types in the 2001 to 2005 period, UK trade marks are the most commonly used IP type followed by Community marks, UK patents and EPO patents,and the SME IP activity is concentrated in Greater London and the South East. The event will be held on 18th June 2008, in London United Kingdom.
