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WIPO Report on Intangible Investment Growth

Analysis based on 20 articles · First reported Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 11, 2026

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Market Impact

The report underscores a structural shift toward knowledge-based assets, benefiting technology and software sectors globally. India's strong performance may attract further foreign investment in its tech and innovation ecosystem, while the overall trend supports growth in IP-intensive industries.

technology intellectual property software
Event Summary

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Luiss Business School published the World Intangible Investment Highlights 2026, reporting that global intangible asset investments exceeded $10 trillion in 2025, driven by the AI boom. India recorded the fastest growth among the world's 15 largest economies at 7.9% year-on-year, reaching $78.2 billion in 2023, with software and databases accounting for 45% of its intangible investment. Japan ranked second at 4.8%, and the Philippines third at 4.6%. The United States leads in total intangible investment at nearly $5 trillion, while Sweden remains the most intangible-intensive economy at 17.4% of GDP. The report covers 29 economies representing 57% of global GDP, excluding China. Indian Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the findings as evidence of India's innovation-led growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. IPOPHL Director General Teodoro Pascua noted the Philippines' inclusion for the first time, and WIPO's Marco Alemán emphasized IP's role in capturing value from intangible assets.

Key Actions
90 India attracted capital inflows
90 India recorded fastest growth
90 Philippines ranked third fastest-growing
77 World Intellectual Property Organization published report
70 United States led in intangible investment
40 Japan ranked second in growth
40 Philippines — Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines commented on report
30 Piyush Goyal cited report
30 Sweden retained highest intensity
5 Marco Alemán emphasized IP role
Entities Involved
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India
Recorded fastest intangible investment growth among top 15 economies, reaching $78.2 billion, signaling a shift to a knowledge-driven economy.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
alliance
World Intellectual Property Organization
WIPO co-published the report, highlighting its role in tracking global intangible investment trends.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 30.0
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United States
Leads in total intangible investment at nearly $5 trillion, with 4.4% growth and high intensity.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Piyush Goyal
Indian minister who publicized the report, linking it to government reforms and innovation.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Japan
Ranked second in growth at 4.8%, with total intangible investment second only to the US.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Philippines
Ranked third in growth at 4.6%, included in the report for the first time, highlighting its emerging intangible investment sector.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Luiss Business School
Co-published the report, contributing academic expertise.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Sweden
Retains highest intangible intensity at 17.4% of GDP.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 20.0
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France
High intangible intensity at 15.2% of GDP, but slower growth.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Germany
Third in total intangible investment, with moderate growth.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Narendra Modi
Mentioned as leader under whose tenure policy reforms drove intangible investment growth.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Philippines — Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines
Commented on the report, emphasizing the need for IP policies to sustain growth.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 30.0
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European Union
EU nations included in the study; collectively significant.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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United Kingdom
Second in brand investment, but overall growth moderate.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Teodoro Pascua
IPOPHL director general who noted the Philippines' inclusion and the challenge of strengthening knowledge assets.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Relationships
India strategic partners ↔ United States India views the US as a strategic partner for defense, technology, and regional security, despite facing recent US tarif
India related ↔ Piyush Goyal
India related ↔ Japan
India related ↔ Philippines
India related ↔ Sweden
India related ↔ France
India related ↔ Germany
United States related ↔ Piyush Goyal
United States ally ↔ Japan The United States views Japan as a cornerstone ally in the Indo-Pacific, maintaining a mutual defense treaty, conducting
United States related ↔ Philippines
United States related ↔ Sweden
United States strained allies ↔ France The United States relies on France as a key European defense partner but frequently pressures Paris to align with its ag
United States strained ally ↔ Germany The United States provides substantial security guarantees to Germany but has recently strained ties by withdrawing troo
Piyush Goyal related ↔ Japan
Japan related ↔ Philippines
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