Triadic patent applications (2005)

Number of triadic patent applications per million people in the working population.
Source: Statistics Netherlands, 2009

Proof of refreshing business
Triadic patents are those that are registered with the American, Japanese and European patent offices. The Netherlands is well represented in this area and is ranked third in the world. Patents are in many cases the result of R&D activities which, if successful, can lead to greater labour productivity and an advantage over foreign competitors. The good score makes Dutch industry an attractive potential partner - one that is innovative, inviting and refreshing.