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Spike in intangible asset investment shows post-industrial shift, WIPO economist says

By Inbar Preiss ( July 9, 2025, 06:00 GMT | Insight) -- Global investment in intangible assets grew three times faster than physical investment, according to a new report from the World Intellectual Property Organization. This signals a broader shift toward post-industrial, innovation-driven economies, a WIPO economist told MLex. Of the countries surveyed, the US leads globally, reflecting dominance in AI and heavy spending on both intangible assets and related physical infrastructure like data centers and chips.Countries around the world have continued to increase their investment in intangible assets – such as intellectual property, research and development, software, data, brands and designs – according to the World Intellectual Property Organization....

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