The Philippines' intangible investments saw a significant growth of 4.6% in 2025, reaching $49.1 billion, according to the latest report.
This growth rate placed the country third among 15 economies, behind India's 7.9% and Japan's 4.8%. The Philippines' strong performance in intangible investments underscores the importance of these assets in driving economic activity and long-term growth.
Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines Director-General Teodoro C. Pascua emphasized the significance of fostering an environment where innovation and creativity can thrive. He expressed commitment to working with various stakeholders to achieve this goal.
Intangible assets, which include intellectual property rights, brands, and software, are critical to boosting productivity and economic growth. Unlike physical assets, their value can be harder to quantify, but they provide significant economic advantages.
Other countries that recorded growth in intangible investments include the US, Germany, Spain, Brazil, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Canada, Italy, Poland, and Sweden. The WIPO report highlights the contributions of investments in intellectual property, brands, research and development, software, data, and organizational know-how to economic growth and business competitiveness.
The report provides valuable insights into the role of intangible investments in driving economic growth and competitiveness in the global market.
