Ranking of the 20 countries with the most patents in force 2023

Published by S. Galan, Apr 4, 2025

In 2023, China had the most patents in force worldwide with about 4.99 million patents in force. The United States had the second most patents in force, amounting to roughly 3.46 million, followed by Japan with around two million.

Ranking of the 20 national patent offices with the most patents in force in 2023

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Statistic: Ranking of the 20 national patent offices with the most patents in force in 2023

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November 2024

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2023

Supplementary notes

Patent rights last for a limited period—generally 20 years from the date of filing. Patents in force provide information on the volume of patents currently valid, as well as the historical patent life cycle.

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