In 2022, the number of patent grants worldwide increased by 3.9 percent. The highest growth rate occurred in 1996 with 24.9 percent, while the lowest rate was measured in 2014 at 0.4 percent. Meanwhile, the years of 1997 and 2000 experienced negative growth rates.
Annual growth rate of patent grants worldwide from 1996 to 2022
Characteristic
Percent change in grants compared to previous year
Values are estimates using data covering 155 patent offices and include patent grants based on applications filed directly with national and regional offices and patents granted by offices on the basis of the Patent Cooperation Treaty national phase (where applicable).
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WIPO. (November 21, 2023). Annual growth rate of patent grants worldwide from 1996 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/257109/growth-rate-of-patent-grants-worldwide/
WIPO. "Annual growth rate of patent grants worldwide from 1996 to 2022." Chart. November 21, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/257109/growth-rate-of-patent-grants-worldwide/
WIPO. (2023). Annual growth rate of patent grants worldwide from 1996 to 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/257109/growth-rate-of-patent-grants-worldwide/
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