5 Countries with the Most Patent Grants in 2023

In this piece, we will take a look at the 5 countries with the most patent grants in 2023. For more countries, head on over to the 25 countries with the most patent grants in 2023.

5. Germany

Total patents granted from 2010 to 2021: 482,886

The largest economy in Europe, Germany leads the way in terms of European transport patents and even though case numbers have dropped in most cities, Dusseldorf is still one of the most important locations for patents in Europe.

4. South Korea

Total patents granted from 2010 to 2021: 1,262,524

South Korea’s transformation from a poor economy to a technological powerhouse is nothing short of amazing, and is also home to Samsung, the company with the highest number of patents in the world.

3. United States of America

Total patents granted from 2010 to 2021: 1,905,959

Surprisingly, the U.S. is just third in our list of countries with the highest number of patents granted in 2023, surprising considering that it is easily the most advanced country in the world.

2. Japan

Total patents granted from 2010 to 2021: 2,398,743

Japan is home to Tokyo, considered to be one of the most technologically advanced cities in the world, so it comes as no surprise that it has a significantly high number of patents granted.

1. China

Total patents granted from 2010 to 2021: 3,278,957

Easily topping the list of the 25 countries with the most grants in 2023 is China, the only nation with more than 3 million patents granted since 2010. China’s patent grants have improved at a CAGR of 57% over this period and is home to Huawei, one of the top companies with the highest number of patents.

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