Portland, OR, Sept 7, 2026 – Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc. (GTT Group), a world leader in strategic patent analysis and patent transaction advisory services released its Second Quarter 2026 Patent Transaction Market Report and Forecast (PTMR) this morning. The report includes the Patent Market Index (PMI®) and the Patent Licensing Index (PLI®) along with sector specific patent activity.
The PMI® decreased by 5.5% in the quarter. Our opinion is the USPTO likely continues to experience data related issues and delays in reporting.
PLI® increased in Q2 2026 by 17.5% (compared to 14.8% for the S&P 500), after having increased by 10.4% in Q1. It has outperformed the S&P 500 for 4 straight quarters.
To obtain a complete copy of the report through a complimentary PTMR subscription please visit www.gttgrp.com/pmtr. GTT Group makes this information available as a courtesy to the community.
Request Your Copy of the PTMR.
About the PTMR
For more than a decade, GTT Group’s Patent Transaction Market Report has provided subscribers with key data on the health of the patent marketplace. Within the PTMR, you will find the industry’s benchmark indexes and in-depth forecasting that are essential in understanding the current market and strategizing for the future. The quarterly report includes a detailed breakdown of the PMI® (Patent Market Index), showcasing the market’s overall health and trends. The report highlights notable transactions, including applicable technical areas and the most active buyers and sellers. The report compares publicly traded licensing companies in aggregate vs. the S&P 500 via the PLI® (Patent Licensing Index). The quarterly report also provides insight regarding recent filing trends in emerging and disruptive technology areas.
About the PMI® and PLI®
The Patent Market Index (PMI®) tracks patent transaction activity and is reported quarterly in the Patent Transaction Market Report (PTMR). The Patent Licensing Index (PLI®) tracks publicly traded patent licensing companies and is also reported quarterly in the PTMR.
About Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc.
Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc. (www.gttgrp.com) is a market leader and pioneer in patent analysis, patent transaction (divestiture & acquisition), and patent enterprise value services. GTT Group is the first mover in patent equity venture capital investing via its affiliated venture capital fund, Ideaship (www.ideashipfund.com). GTT Group’s patent asset house leverages core competencies in patent analysis, valuation, and market knowledge to deliver unparalleled results. The company’s corporate headquarters are in Portland, Oregon.
