GTT Group Releases Q2 Patent Transaction Market Report Showing Strong Licensing Returns
Global Technology Transfer Group (GTT Group) released its Second Quarter 2026 Patent Transaction Market Report, highlighting key trends in the patent market. The report noted a 5.5% decline in the Patent Market Index (PMI®), attributed to ongoing data and reporting delays at the USPTO. In contrast, the Patent Licensing Index (PLI®) rose by 17.5%, outperforming the S&P 500 for four consecutive quarters. The report indicates a highly active patent secondary market with increased participation from both new and returning investors. GTT Group's Managing Director Michael Lubitz expects continued growth in transaction activity through Q4 of this year. The quarterly Patent Transaction Market Report (PTMR) provides insights into the health of the patent marketplace, including sector-specific trends and notable transactions. GTT Group has been publishing its PTMR since 2009 to help subscribers understand market dynamics and strategize for future opportunities.
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