PDG - Partnering in Patent Information
Mission

Enable and inspire PDG member companies to effectively advise internal customers by efficiently using patent information and adding value in a digital world

PDG

Our organisation

The PDG Board is responsible for the overall running of the organisation. The PDG’s operational activities are assumed by its Working Groups and Task Forces which are the backbone of the organisation. In addition there are several Task Forces focusing on specific topics.

PDG Board

The Board is the executive authority of the PDG and defines its course of action. It is obliged to implement the decisions of the Members' Conference.

Annual Members' Conference

The Annual Members' Conference is the highest authority of the PDG that decides on official matters concerning the internal organisation and the external relations of the PDG.

Membership

Corporate Membership is by election through the existing Member Companies and is open to firms actively engaged in industrial research and innovation, with a substantial patent portfolio.

LinkedIn

News on PDG activities and other patent information related topics is shared via the PDG page on LinkedIn.

Working Groups

The Working Groups and Task Forces are the backbone of the PDG, where the majority of the activities is taking place.
Enable and inspire PDG member companies to effectively advise internal customers by efficiently using patent information and adding value in a digital world
meetings and events

Upcoming PDG meetings & 

other patent information related events

24.04.2024

PDG WG R&E Intermediate meeting

virtual
25.04.2024 - 26.04.2024

PDG WG IMPACT Meeting

Essen
13.05.2024

PDG WG PDV meeting

virtual
23.05.2024 - 24.05.2024

PDG Annual Members' Conference

Nijmegen
05.06.2024

Meeting between PDG and IP Landscape Association of Japan

Frankfurt
05.06.2024

PatentSight Summit

Frankfurt
26.09.2024 - 27.09.2024

PDG WG R&E Annual meeting

Ludwigshafen