Figure A.1.1.1 Trend in patent applications worldwide

Source: WIPO Statistics Database, October 2013

Year Applications Growth-rate (%)1995 1,047,700 1996 1,088,800 3.91997 1,163,400 6.91998 1,214,900 4.41999 1,269,000 4.52000 1,377,800 8.62001 1,456,500 5.72002 1,443,300 -0.92003 1,485,800 2.92004 1,570,100 5.72005 1,703,600 8.52006 1,794,300 5.32007 1,866,000 42008 1,914,800 2.62009 1,846,800 -3.62010 1,987,600 7.62011 2,149,000 8.12012 2,347,700 9.2

Note: World totals are WIPO estimates using data covering approximately 130 patent offices (see Data Description). These estimates include direct applications and PCT national phase entry data.

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