Banco de España and OEPM sign agreement for patent data access
The Banco de España and the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) have signed a collaboration agreement. It will provide researchers with granular data on patent and utility model applications for economic studies on innovation.
Data access for innovation studies
The collaboration agreement aims to provide researchers with granular information on patent and utility model applications registered at the OEPM.
This data will be made accessible within the secure environment of the Banco de España's Data Lab (BELab).
Both internal Banco de España researchers and external academics will be able to utilize this detailed information to conduct economic studies focused on innovation.
The BELab ensures the confidentiality of the information and facilitates its combination with other available data collections, thereby maximizing its analytical value for in-depth research.
Secure environment for research
The Banco de España's Data Lab (BELab) provides a controlled and secure environment, essential for guaranteeing the confidentiality of the granular information on patents and utility models.
This setup also allows for the combination of this new data with other existing datasets, thereby maximizing its analytical value for researchers.
The collaboration agreement has an initial duration of four years, with the possibility of renewal for an equal period.
This long-term framework supports sustained economic studies in the field of innovation.
A utility model grants its holder exclusive rights to exploit an invention, promoting knowledge dissemination.