Patent applications surge in Morocco, led by universities

RABAT - Patent applications in Morocco have seen a major increase in 2025, according to data from the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property. The figures, recorded over the course of the year, reveal a total of 2,414 patent requests, with 338 coming from Moroccan applicants.

This national contribution marks a significant 39% rise compared to the same period in 2024. The leading role in this surge is played by universities, with 64% of all Moroccan filings originating from academic institutions. They are followed by individual inventors at 20%, and businesses at 13%, highlighting the vital role of the academic sector in driving innovation in the country.

In terms of industry focus, pharmaceutical products led the way, accounting for 27% of all patent applications, followed by biotechnology at 14%, and fine organic chemistry at 11%. This reflects the scientific direction of many of the recent innovations.

In the current year, 516 patents have already been granted, further validating the continuous growth of Morocco's applied research ecosystem. This growth is fueled by an increasing contribution from local institutions and a wider range of targeted technological fields, signaling a deepening of the country's innovation landscape.