Australia - Number of PCT Patent Applications Foreign-Owned
Since 2013, Australia Number of PCT Patent Applications Foreign-Owned decreased by 1.1% year on year. In 2018, the country was ranked number 16 comparing other countries in Number of PCT Patent Applications Foreign-Owned at 1,827 Applications. Australia is overtaken by Spain, which was number 15 with 1,852 Applications and is followed by Austria at 1,820 Applications. United States ranked the highest with 59,410 Applications in 2018, +1.4% compared to 2017. Japan, China and Germany respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Estonia witnessed the best average annual growth at +11.1% per year, while South Africa witnessed the worst performance at -7% per year.
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| Date | Units (Applications) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,827.00 |
| 2017 | 1,838.00 |
| 2016 | 1,850.00 |
| 2015 | 1,862.00 |
| 2014 | 1,855.00 |
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How does Australia rank in Number of PCT Patent Applications Foreign-Owned?
| # | 49 Countries | Units (Applications) | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
United States
|
59,410 | 2018 | +1.4 % | +1.0 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Japan
|
44,344 | 2018 | +2.8 % | +0.8 % | View data | |
| 15 |
#15
Spain
|
1,852 | 2018 | +1.3 % | -1.3 % | View data | |
| 16 |
#16
Australia
|
1,827 | 2018 | -0.6 % | -1.1 % | View data | |
| 17 |
#17
Austria
|
1,820 | 2018 | +1.9 % | +2.2 % | View data | |