Sudan—Patent Applications, Residents
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #62 of 140
Latest Value
153
2020
YoY Change
-35.7%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#62
of 140 countries
Maximum
349
2018
Minimum
1
2001
CAGR
+17.6%
19 years
Last
153
Previous
238
Highest
349
Lowest
1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 153 | -35.7% |
| 2019 | 238 | -31.8% |
| 2018 | 349 | +24.2% |
| 2017 | 281 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 284 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 267 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 269 | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 249 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 252 | -24.1% |
| 2009 | 332 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 340 | +11233.3% |
| 2007 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3 | -50.0% |
| 2005 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 2004 | 4 | -33.3% |
| 2003 | 6 | +200.0% |
| 2002 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2001 | 1 | -83.3% |
| 2000 | 6 |
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 →