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Facts and figures - Japan
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Evolution of patent applications in Japan
Evolution of utility model applications in Japan
Evolution of granted patents in Japan
Evolution of utility model registrations in Japan
Types of applications in Japan
Top foreign applicants in Japan
Top technical fields in Japan in 2006
Source: Japan Patent Office's Annual Reports