Patent applications to the EPO by priority year, international patent in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year, international patent was 484.17 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
484.17
Change on year
down 34.5%
World rank
4th
of 27 countries
All-time high
901.96
in 2000
All-time low
4.81
in 1977
Years of data
36
1977–2012

Patent applications to the EPO by priority year, international patent in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1977–2012

02004006008001.0k1977199420121977: 4.81978: 26.31979: 38.11980: 45.71981: 57.51982: 67.91983: 1081984: 137.61985: 167.11986: 201.11987: 225.71988: 3201989: 374.51990: 387.61991: 4361992: 444.11993: 427.21994: 459.51995: 4461996: 564.21997: 631.51998: 696.61999: 856.82000: 9022001: 837.52002: 877.72003: 837.72004: 808.12005: 843.62006: 824.12007: 794.32008: 747.42009: 654.52010: 686.42011: 739.52012: 484.2

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2012, patent applications to the epo by priority year, international patent in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 484.17.

The figure is down 34.5% on the previous year and down 44.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year, international patent in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 901.96 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.81, in 1977.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4th out of 27 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Patent applications to the EPO by priority year, international patent in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Patent applications to the EPO by priority year, international patent classification (IPC) sections, classes and other typologies (1977-2012) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1977 to 2012.
Year Value Change
1977 4.81
1978 26.29 +446.6%
1979 38.11 +45.0%
1980 45.69 +19.9%
1981 57.51 +25.9%
1982 67.91 +18.1%
1983 107.96 +59.0%
1984 137.64 +27.5%
1985 167.1 +21.4%
1986 201.12 +20.4%
1987 225.72 +12.2%
1988 320 +41.8%
1989 374.46 +17.0%
1990 387.63 +3.5%
1991 435.99 +12.5%
1992 444.05 +1.8%
1993 427.19 -3.8%
1994 459.53 +7.6%
1995 446.02 -2.9%
1996 564.21 +26.5%
1997 631.54 +11.9%
1998 696.58 +10.3%
1999 856.76 +23.0%
2000 901.96 +5.3%
2001 837.45 -7.2%
2002 877.74 +4.8%
2003 837.72 -4.6%
2004 808.06 -3.5%
2005 843.65 +4.4%
2006 824.1 -2.3%
2007 794.28 -3.6%
2008 747.36 -5.9%
2009 654.54 -12.4%
2010 686.36 +4.9%
2011 739.51 +7.7%
2012 484.17 -34.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 23.07 4.81 38.11 3
1980s 170.51 45.69 374.46 10
1990s 534.95 387.63 856.76 10
2000s 812.69 654.54 901.96 10
2010s 636.68 484.17 739.51 3

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 1 Germany 1,166 compare
  2. 2 Netherlands 580.45 compare
  3. 3 France 492.15 compare
  4. 5 Switzerland 262.85 compare
  5. 6 Italy 262.41 compare
  6. 7 Spain 208.75 compare

See the full ranking of 28 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is patent applications to the epo by priority year, international patent in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Patent applications to the epo by priority year, international patent in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 484.17 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year, international patent recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 901.96 in 2000.
What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year, international patent recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 4.81 in 1977.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year, international patent?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th out of 27 countries with data for 2012.
Is patent applications to the epo by priority year, international patent rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Patent applications to the EPO by priority year, international patent classification (IPC) sections, classes and other typologies (1977-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year, international patent classification (IPC) sections, classes and other typologies (1977-2012)
Source
Eurostat
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Coverage
28 places, 850 data points, 1977–2012
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