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It can be difficult to understand the patent systems or interpret patent information from Asia correctly, even for people who speak Japanese, Chinese or Korean. We at the EPO offer any support we can to make patent information from China, Chinese Taipei, India, Japan and Korea more easily accessible and understandable.

Our virtual helpdesk provides answers to the most frequently asked questions on patents and patent information in China, Chinese Taipei, India, Japan and Korea. You can also find background information on filing trends and granting procedures and some guidance on common patent terminology of Asian patents.

China

China saw the number of patent applications grow by an average of 20% per year between 2000 and 2008.

Chinese Taipei

The number of domestic patent applications at the Taiwan Patent Office (TIPO) has increased more than six-fold over the last ten years. 

India

The figures for patent applications in India tripled between the years 2000 and 2006, and filings by local Indian applicants are rising steadily.

Japan

With some 400 000 new applications filed at the Japanese patent office every year, Japanese patent literature simply cannot be ignored in prior art searches.

Korea

The Korean patent office is the world's fourth biggest patent office in terms of industrial property applications.

Patent trends


Recent statistics show a surge in innovative activities in Asian countries. Find out more about patent trends and filing figures in Asia and at the EPO.

Unanswered questions?

If you cannot find the answer you are looking for in our FAQ section, you can write to us using our form. If your question is of general interest, and if you agree, we will add it, together with our answer, to the FAQ site.

 

 

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