The worldwide patent software scores from the Global Highbrow Feature Group (WIPO) lately distinguishable 272,600 international PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) patent programs in 2023, reflecting a 1.8% scale down from the former future. In relation to companies, Huawei led the listing of candidates with 6,494 PCT patent programs, adopted through Samsung (3,924), Qualcomm (3,410), Mitsubishi Electrical (2,152), and BOE Era (1,988). In relation to nationality, China remained the biggest contributor with 69,610 PCT patent programs in 2023, pace the USA ranked 2nd with 55,678 programs. Japan (48,879), South Korea (22,288), and Germany (16,916) ranked 3rd to 5th, respectively. [Icsmart, in Chinese]
