Honduras—Patent Applications, Residents
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #108 of 140
Latest Value
8
2018
YoY Change
+100.0%
2017 → 2018
Global Rank
#108
of 140 countries
Maximum
10
2016
Minimum
2
2011
CAGR
+3.9%
10 years
Last
8
Previous
4
Highest
10
Lowest
2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | +100.0% |
| 2017 | 4 | -60.0% |
| 2016 | 10 | +150.0% |
| 2015 | 4 | -33.3% |
| 2013 | 6 | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 8 | +300.0% |
| 2011 | 2 | -71.4% |
| 2002 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 7 | +75.0% |
| 2000 | 4 |
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..
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