What is life science patents granted, by technology in USSR?

Life science patents granted, by technology in USSR was 441 patents in 1991, according to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in USSR?

The highest recorded value was 441 patents in 1991.

What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in USSR?

The lowest recorded value was 264 patents in 1987.

How does USSR rank for life science patents granted, by technology?

USSR ranks 1st out of 1 groups with data for 1991.

Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in USSR?

Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this USSR data come from?

The figures come from World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Life science patents granted, by technology. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Life science patents granted, by technology in USSR

Name: Life science patents granted, by technology in USSR
Creator: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
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USSR: Life science patents granted, by technology was 441 patents in 1991. ▲ Rising

Latest (1991)

441 patents

Change on year

up 39.6%

Rank

1st

of 1 groups

All-time high

441 patents

in 1991

All-time low

264 patents

in 1987

Years of data

1980–1991

Life science patents granted, by technology in USSR, 1980–1991

Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.

Analysis

The most recent figure for life science patents granted, by technology in USSR is 441 patents, measured in 1991. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is up 39.6% on the previous year and up 18.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in USSR peaked at 441 patents in 1991 and was at its lowest, 264 patents, in 1987.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1980s	315.7 patents	264 patents	373 patents	10
1990s	378.5 patents	316 patents	441 patents	2

Countries ranked near USSR

1 China 14,477 patents compare
2 United States 6,365 patents compare
3 Japan 4,732 patents compare
4 South Korea 2,686 patents compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is life science patents granted, by technology in USSR?: Life science patents granted, by technology in USSR was 441 patents in 1991, according to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in USSR?: The highest recorded value was 441 patents in 1991.
What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in USSR?: The lowest recorded value was 264 patents in 1987.
How does USSR rank for life science patents granted, by technology?: USSR ranks 1st out of 1 groups with data for 1991.
Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in USSR?: Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this USSR data come from?: The figures come from World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Life science patents granted, by technology. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Life science patents granted, by technology
Unit: patents
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 65 places, 2,044 data points, 1980–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Number of pharmaceutical patents granted by the filing office in a given year. Pharmaceutical patents typically cover new drugs, biological treatments or vaccines.