Syrian Arab Republic—Patent Applications, Residents
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #69 of 140
Latest Value
102
2021
YoY Change
+34.2%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#69
of 140 countries
Maximum
247
2000
Minimum
76
2020
CAGR
-4.1%
13 years
Last
102
Previous
76
Highest
247
Lowest
76
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 102 | +34.2% |
| 2020 | 76 | -37.2% |
| 2019 | 121 | +17.5% |
| 2018 | 103 | -14.2% |
| 2017 | 120 | -39.4% |
| 2015 | 198 | +59.7% |
| 2006 | 124 | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 105 | -48.8% |
| 2004 | 205 | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 213 | +16.4% |
| 2002 | 183 | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 189 | -23.5% |
| 2000 | 247 |
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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