Number of scientific research patents in the world in the past 60 years

In the past 60 years, China submitted 48,990 patent applications and the United States submitted 37,840.

According to the press release issued by the World Intellectual Property Organization, in 1960, the organization received 48,990 patent applications from China, exceeding the 37,840 submitted by the United States, with a total increase of more than 1 100.

Patents literally refer to exclusive rights and interests, meaning open letters or public documents.