Bosch invested 3.6 billion euros in research and development. Bosch researchers and developers registered more patents than ever before. The number of first-filed patents rose by seven per cent to a total of 3,281. This adds up to an average of 14 developments submitted to the patent offices for first filing every working day. In total, the number of patents, patent registrations, and utility models held by the Bosch Group amounts to around 77,000. These figures are impressive evidence of the innovative strength of the Bosch Group.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, more than 270,000 associates generated sales of over 46 billion euros in fiscal 2007.