Intellectual Property Economy to Hit $230.5B by 2031, Gaming Monetization Drives Growth
Event summary
- Global intellectual property economy market projected to reach $230.5 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.27%.
- Gaming monetization leads the IP economy market share in 2025, driven by in-game purchases and virtual goods.
- Copyrights dominate the IP economy with a 29% market share, fueled by digital content platforms like YouTube and Spotify.
- North America leads the global IP economy market share by geography.
- Media & entertainment segment shows the highest growth, with a CAGR of 7.44% during the forecast period.
The big picture
The global intellectual property economy is shifting from ownership to monetization, driven by digital platforms and gaming ecosystems. Companies like Netflix, Disney, and Microsoft are leveraging platform-driven models to continuously monetize IP through subscriptions and licensing. The value of IP is increasingly determined by reach, engagement, and ecosystem control, reshaping competition across global markets.
What we're watching
- Gaming Monetization
- How the continuous revenue models from gaming IP will impact traditional IP monetization strategies.
- Digital Platforms
- Whether platforms like YouTube and Spotify can sustain the scalability of IP monetization through ads and subscriptions.
- Regional Dynamics
- The pace at which emerging markets in APAC and Latin America will adopt and enforce stronger IP protection measures.
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