![]() It dominated the other nations in the fields of semiconductors, optics, and furniture and games, cementing its well-earned reputation of technological innovation. Not far behind is Japan with 256,890 granted patents. also topped four fields of its own: medical technology, engines and turbines, basic communication processes, and unknown (for inventions that can’t be assigned to a specific field). ![]() The United States-home to the world’s largest tech companies-came in second with 286,205 granted patents by origin. The Chinese government’s focus on innovation led to the nation’s applicants receiving 38% of the 1.6 million patents granted in 2021. Applicants by CountryĪfter rapidly increasing its patent output in recent years, China topped the chart in 29 out of 36 total fields including computer technology, electrical machinery, and digital communication. In 2021, out of 1,608,375 patents across multiple fields, 87% were granted to innovators from just six countries. In this graphic, Jacqueline Ann DeStefano-Tangorra uses 2021 WIPO data to showcase which countries were granted the most new patents, along with their sector categorizations. When viewing the origin of each patent’s applicant, we see a handful of countries dominating certain industries. However, the number of patents granted varies greatly across nations. They encourage new ideas, spur scientific development, and lead to new technologies and entire sectors being born. These patents grant their inventors exclusive intellectual property rights over their creations. Which Countries are Granted the Most New Patents?Įvery year, the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) tracks hundreds of thousands of patents across industries.
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