We’re getting more innovative, but are there restrictions in patent grants? Based on data from WIPO, there’s a clear increase in patent applications (CAGR 4,5%, 1995-2011) (see figure 1). Moreover, there is an increase of patent grants as well (CAGR 5,4%, 1995-2011). Global population (CAGR of 1,2%, 1995-2011) apparently is not the driver for increased …