The IoT is one of the biggest disruptors for companies across industries. As more devices connect to the internet and to one another, the IoT (Internet of Things) is moving beyond consumer devices to businesses of all kinds. The IoT creates opportunities for new products, services and business models. Boards should understand how this technology will impact their company’s strategy.

This analytical report, prepared by the Federal Institute of Industrial Property with expert support from the Blockchain Competence Center of Vnesheconombank, provides patent landscape analysis on blockchain technologies. It reviews global patenting trends, leading companies in industry sectors, as well as geography, markets, and areas of application of blockchain technologies.

Reopening business after the pandemic is a long-term that may cause some difficulties and requires additional efforts for employers. Companies have to look for new ways to protect the employees health, the pandemic also showed the importance of new technologies for business organizing.