Intellectual Property Office of Ireland publishes 2024 Annual Report
Intellectual Property Office of Ireland publishes 2024 Annual Report
Controller of Intellectual Property, Mr James Kelly has today launched the 2024 Annual Report for the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland. Mr Kelly acknowledged the support provided to the Office by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, which is critical to the delivery of the statutory functions of the IPOI. He also thanked all the dedicated IPOI staff for their work in 2024, who have continued to go beyond to deliver for customers and IP applicants.
Highlights of the 2024 Annual Report include:
- The majority of the IPOI’s customer service targets were met to a satisfactory level with 85% being the average rate of achievement.
- A total of 774 national patent applications were received in 2024 which represents an increase of 31% over the 2023 figure.
- The Information Centre dealt with over 3,900 emails and approximately 3,700 telephone queries.
- The Office attended a record number of information raising events in 2024. These included the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, the Student Enterprise Programme Awards, the National Ploughing Championships, as well as collaborating with the Local Enterprise Network and providing presentations at over 45 secondary schools.
- The Office was also proud to have hosted the 4th Annual EU Intellectual Property Network Meeting attended by member states in May 2024.
The 2024 Annual Report can be accessed on the IPOI website at the following link: