Bulgaria—Patent Applications, Residents
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #60 of 140
Latest Value
165
2021
YoY Change
-31.0%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#60
of 140 countries
Maximum
289
2002
Minimum
165
2021
CAGR
-1.6%
22 years
Last
165
Previous
239
Highest
289
Lowest
165
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 165 | -31.0% |
| 2020 | 239 | +28.5% |
| 2019 | 186 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 180 | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 202 | -12.2% |
| 2016 | 230 | -17.9% |
| 2015 | 280 | +28.4% |
| 2014 | 218 | -22.7% |
| 2013 | 282 | +15.1% |
| 2012 | 245 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 262 | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 243 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 242 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 249 | +18.0% |
| 2007 | 211 | -13.2% |
| 2006 | 243 | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 261 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 263 | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 278 | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 289 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 283 | +22.5% |
| 2000 | 231 |
Top Countries — Patent Applications, Residents
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1.4M | 2021 |
| 2 | United States | 262,244 | 2021 |
| 3 | Japan | 222,452 | 2021 |
| 4 | Korea, Rep. | 186,245 | 2021 |
| 5 | Germany | 39,822 | 2021 |
| 6 | India | 26,267 | 2021 |
| 7 | Russian Federation | 19,569 | 2021 |
| 8 | France | 13,386 | 2021 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 11,592 | 2021 |
| 10 | Italy | 10,281 | 2021 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Patent applications are worldwide patent applications filed through the Patent Cooperation Treaty procedure or with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years.
Methodology
Data compiled by WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), note: The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data..
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →